Columbia Officer Delong Remembered | Columbia News

A somber day in Columbia as the community mourns the tragic loss of 29-year-old Officer Chris Delong, who died in the line of duty during a Saturday shootout at Southeast Park. Fellow officer David Dymock was injured but is recovering; the suspect also died at the scene. Governor McMaster has ordered state flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Officer Delong. The Columbia Police Department and families are grieving, while Serve & Connect is rallying support with a fundraiser to help both families through this painful time. Services for Officer Delong are held at Riverland Hills Baptist Church — a moment to honor those who serve and sacrifice for our communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed170c57b18cc26a