In the small town of Logansport, Louisiana, the community was shaken by the violent death of 64-year-old Roy Long, a local man known to his friends and family. On September 3, 2020, Long became the victim of a fatal shooting. The DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office launched a homicide investigation into the early morning incident.
Details regarding the circumstances of what led to the shooting have not been made publicly available. Law enforcement has not released information regarding any potential suspects or persons of interest in the case. The investigation into Roy Long's death remains ongoing, and as of now, no arrests have been announced in connection with the homicide. The case continues to be an open file for the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office as they seek to bring resolution to the friends and family of Roy Long.