Man Found Guilty of Shooting Ex-Wife 5 Times

Darrell Long, 63, was convicted of attempted first-degree murder and burglary on September 22, 2026, following a brutal attack on his ex-wife. Long broke into her Lebanon County home on March 25, 2025, while she was asleep, beating her twice before shooting her multiple times. The assault included shots to her knee and leg, and a shot that destroyed her left index finger when she fought back. Despite the gun jamming at one point, Long continued the attack, shooting her again as she tried to escape to her bedroom.

During the ordeal, the victim managed to reach her bedroom, barricade the door, and call 911 using her Apple Watch. Long fled the scene, reportedly locking the door behind him, which prosecutors believe was an attempt to prevent immediate help and ensure his son would find his mother deceased. The motive is believed to be related to child support paperwork filed by the ex-wife, triggering extreme anger in Long, who had also sent threatening messages to his son.

Prosecutors stated Long shows no remorse and has made disturbing comments, including domestic violence jokes and claiming he is a hero. The victim, while recovering, sustained permanent physical injuries, including a bullet still lodged in her femur. Long is scheduled for sentencing on December 9, 2026. The district attorney emphasized Long's continued blame of the victim for his actions.