Columbia Officer DeLong Remembered | Columbia News

Columbia mourns the tragic loss of Officer Chris DeLong, 29, who died in the line of duty during a domestic disturbance call—his partner, Officer David Dymock, was wounded but recovering. The community has rallied with flowers, cards, and generous donations through Serve & Connect, which has raised over $30K for DeLong’s family and $11K for Dymock. South Carolina’s police retirement plan will cover DeLong’s funeral costs, freeing funds to support his loved ones. Local businesses like Mission BBQ and Nothing Bundt Cakes are providing meals and comfort as the city grieves. DeLong, a proud Columbia PD officer since 2024, will be honored at his funeral on Friday, September 4. 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/e8f8d19effd16d01