In the early morning hours of March 4, 2020, the life of 36-year-old Cory Long of Loris, South Carolina, was tragically cut short. Long, a male, was fatally wounded in a shooting that occurred on Wright Road, in the vicinity of Loris and Tabor City, North Carolina. The incident unfolded around 4 a.m., shattering the quiet of the rural area.
Emergency services responded to the scene, and Long was transported to McLeod Loris Hospital.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to a gunshot wound. An autopsy was later performed to officially determine the cause of his death. The Horry County Police Department initiated an investigation into the shooting, appealing to the public for any information that might lead to an understanding of the events that transpired.
Following the initial investigation, authorities made an arrest in connection with the deadly shooting. However, details regarding the suspect's identity, the specific charges they faced, and the progression of any subsequent legal proceedings, including trial and conviction, have not been made publicly available. The narrative of what led to the confrontation on that early Wednesday morning and the full measure of justice for Cory Long remain undisclosed.
