Tyree Ray Long, Firing on Law Enforcement, North Carolina 2022

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – In a shocking display of violence, Tyree Ray Long, 28, fired on law enforcement officers multiple times, leading to a three-mile car chase through the streets of Winston-Salem. Long’s actions resulted in a chain reaction of collisions, causing destruction and chaos in the community.

The incident occurred on April 21, 2022, when officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department were called to a domestic disturbance with a report of shots fired. A woman reported that her boyfriend, Tyree Ray Long, shot at her and her daughter as they tried to drive away from their residence after an argument. Long hit the car four times, but fortunately, no one was injured.

Long was arrested on April 26, 2022, after a joint operation between the US Marshal’s Service Fugitive Task Force and local law enforcement officers. He was taken into custody without incident and later charged with multiple federal crimes.

Tyree Ray Long pleaded guilty on August 5, 2025, to one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2); to one count of Assault on a Federal Officer by Use of a Deadly and Dangerous Weapon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 111(a)(1), 18 U.S.C. § 111(b); and to one count of Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(iii).

On January 18, 2026, the Honorable William L. Osteen, Jr., United States District Judge in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, sentenced Long to a total of 37 years in prison. He was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment for the felon in possession of a firearm plus 3 years of post-release supervision. Long was also sentenced to 204 months to run consecutive to that sentence for the assault on a federal officer plus 3 years of post-release supervision, and 120 months to run consecutive to the other two sentences for discharging a firearm during and in relation to the crime of violence plus 5 years of post-release supervision to run concurrent to the other post-release supervision.

The case is a stark reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face every day. Their bravery and dedication to keeping our communities safe are truly commendable. We hope that this sentence serves as a deterrent to others who would consider harming our officers.

Tyree Ray Long’s name is now synonymous with violence and destruction. His actions will have a lasting impact on the community, and we hope that he will take this opportunity to reflect on his behavior and make amends.