Constable Jesse Simon Long, aged 38, was shot and killed on April 5, 1909, in Bug Hill Township, North Carolina. Long served as a constable for the Bug Hill Township Constable's Office for four years. On the day of his death, he was in the process of transferring a prisoner to the county jail. The prisoner requested that his restraints be loosened, and as Long complied, the prisoner produced a concealed revolver and fatally shot him.
The assailant then fled the scene and was never apprehended.
Long was survived by his wife and two children. The incident was a tragic end to his service, and he is remembered for his dedication and sacrifice. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no arrests were made in connection with his murder. The case remains unsolved to this day, and no suspects or litigations have been brought forward.
Constable Jesse Simon Long's death is a somber reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty. His ethnicity is not explicitly mentioned in the available records, but his legacy endures through the memories of those who knew him and the community he served.
