On June 1, 2009, at about 10:19 a.m., Private William Andrew Andy Long, 23, was standing outside the U.S. Army recruiting center at 9112 North Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock, Arkansas, after having recently completed basic training and volunteered for recruiting duties. A black 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac pulled up and the driver opened fire with an SKS rifle, fatally shooting Long and wounding Private Quinton I. Ezeagwula, 18.

The driver, identified as Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad, was arrested shortly after the attack and charged with capital murder, attempted capital murder, and multiple counts related to unlawful discharge of a weapon; he reportedly also faced counts alleging engagement in a terrorist act. In January 2010 Muhammad wrote to the judge claiming he was sent on the attacks by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and later pleaded guilty to capital murder. His father said he was unable to process reality, and the lead Pulaski County prosecutor described the killing as an awful act apart from Muhammad’s explanations. Those shot were awarded the Purple Heart in 2015.

If anyone knew William Long or remembers the recruiting center that day, please share what you know.