Ian David Long’s Cause Of Death Confirmed As Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Former Marine machine-gunner Ian David Long shot and killed 12 people at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, on Wednesday night. New York Daily News reports that Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub announced Saturday that Long took his own life as well. Ayub told reporters that an autopsy of the 28-year-old confirmed his cause of death as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities have yet to identify a motive and say they are investigating every possible avenue. One suggested motive is that Long may have believed that a former girlfriend was among the 150 people at the Borderline that night. Several people who said they visit the bar often said they had never seen the shooter before. Sheriff’s Captain Garo Kuredjian told reporters that Long’s car has been searched, a warrant has been served that will allow a search of his home, and witness interviews are ongoing. He predicted an investigation that may last months.
