In the quiet streets of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the life of 18-year-old Chauncy Long was tragically cut short on the night of October 22, 2017. A young man with his whole life ahead of him, he was leaving an apartment in the 6000 block of West Short Third Street when the unthinkable happened. It was approximately 9:45 p.m. when a vehicle, still unidentified, approached and its occupants opened fire.
The sudden burst of violence left Chauncy fatally wounded.
He was rushed to Jefferson Regional Medical Center, but his injuries proved too severe, and he was pronounced dead. Alongside him that night was a juvenile girl who was also struck by the gunfire. Fortunately, her injuries were not life-threatening, and she survived the horrific ordeal. The shooting was a senseless act that shook the community and left a family grappling with an immense loss just two days after Chauncy had celebrated his 18th birthday.
In the years that have followed, Chauncy Long's case has remained a painful, unsolved chapter for his loved ones and the Pine Bluff Police Department. Investigators have continued to seek answers, appealing to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough. Despite the passage of time, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the drive-by shooting. The vehicle and the individuals responsible for this tragic loss of life remain unknown, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved Chauncy, a young man who was described as a son, a new father, and someone who could make everyone smile.
