Ralph Anthony Longer II, 52, of Durham, North Carolina, was shot and killed on August 29, 2022, around 9:30 p.m. on the 1200 block of Junction Road. The Durham County Sheriff’s Office identified him after next-of-kin notification and the Office of the Medical Examiner determined the exact cause of death.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division treated the incident as initially isolated and responded to the scene, where they began questioning a suspect. On September 2, 2022, the Sheriff’s Office announced that 38-year-old Ronnie Dale Parrish of Creedmoor had turned himself in and was charged with manslaughter; he was held without bond pending a first court appearance scheduled for September 6, 2022. The investigation was turned over to the Durham County District Attorney’s Office and remained active while authorities sought the exact motive.

Anyone who may have information about what happened that night is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division.