Ralph Anthony Longer II, a 52-year-old man from Durham, NC, was tragically killed on August 29, 2022. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on the 1200 block of Junction Road. Ralph Anthony Longer II was identified as the deceased by the Durham County Sheriff's Office after making next of kin notification. The exact cause of death was determined by the Office of the Medical Examiner.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the incident, which was initially
treated as an isolated incident. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division were called to the scene and began questioning a suspect. The investigation was still in its early stages, and no information on the circumstances or the deceased was available for release at that time.
On September 2, 2022, the Durham County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Ronnie Dale Parrish, a 38-year-old man from Creedmoor, NC, in connection with the shooting. Parrish turned himself in without incident and was charged with manslaughter. He was held at the Durham County Detention Center without bond and was scheduled to make his first court appearance on September 6, 2022. The investigation continued to determine the exact motive behind the incident.
The case was turned over to the Durham County District Attorney's Office for prosecution, and the Durham County Sheriff's Office continued to work tirelessly on the case. The investigation remained active, and anyone with information was encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigation Division.
This tragic event shook the community, and the Durham County Sheriff's Office assured the public that there was no threat to their safety. The investigation aimed to bring justice for Ralph Anthony Longer II and provide closure to his loved ones.
