Ian David Long (1990 – 2018)

“Toxicological testing detected only cannabinoids, caffeine, and tobacco.  His toxicology report indicated that he had cannabis in his system.”  

Ian’s father died when he was in fifth grade, and his mother moved frequently.  He exhibited anger and other signs of trouble in high school, but he eventually followed his dreams of going into the Marines.

Long enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2008 and served until he was honorably discharged with commendations in 2013, reaching the rank of corporal.  He had served a seven-month tour in Afghanistan.  While in the service, he married and later was separated before leaving the service.

He attended California State University but never graduated.

Long received mental health treatment and was diagnosed with adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, PTSD, combat and military operational stress reaction, and chronic pain with signs and symptoms involving cognition issues.

Based on a neighbor’s concerns due to Long acting irate and irrationally, deputies came to his home and called in a mental health specialist in spring of 2018.  The specialist believed he was not a threat.  Long was back living with his mother.  On November 1, 2018, he sent the following text to his mother:  “My plan fell through yesterday.  I need another week.  By next Saturday morning I will be out of here forever.”

On November 7, 2018, Long entered the Borderline Bar & Grill for “college country night.”  He shot and killed 12 people, including a sheriff’s sergeant, and then killed himself.  He left behind a handwritten note at his home, which read, “NO Funeral.”  Toxicological testing detected only cannabinoids (marijuana), caffeine, and tobacco.