In the fading light of a December evening in Chester, Pennsylvania, the life of 37-year-old Terri Lynn Long was tragically cut short. On December 4, 2023, Long was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the vicinity of 21st Street and Edgmont Avenue. The call came in to city police shortly before 5:30 p.m., a time when many were likely winding down their day, oblivious to the violence that had just unfolded.
Officers arrived at the scene to a grim discovery.
Long, a mother of three, was in critical condition. She was swiftly transported to Crozer-Chester Medical Center, but despite the efforts of medical professionals, she succumbed to her injuries. Her death marked another somber statistic in the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence.
In the immediate aftermath, details surrounding the shooting were scarce. The Chester Police Department and the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division launched a joint investigation into what was quickly classified as a homicide. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that could shed light on the circumstances of Long's death and lead them to the person or persons responsible. As of now, public records do not indicate that any arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Terri Lynn Long, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into her death remains ongoing, leaving a family and a community searching for answers and awaiting justice.
