Columbia Officer Killed in Line of Duty | Columbia News

A tragic shooting has rocked the Columbia Police Department, claiming the life of 29-year-old Officer Christopher DeLong just months after he joined the force. His wife and two young children are left grieving as fellow officer David Dymock, also injured in the incident, recovers in stable condition. The suspect, Adam Dowdy, has been identified, and SLED is leading the investigation to ensure an independent review. Chief Holbrook and Mayor Rickenmann have pledged support for both families, while the community is urged to pray and offer compassion during this devastating time. Memorial services for Officer DeLong are set for September 3rd and 4th, and donations can be made through Serve & Connect’s Tragedy Response Program to aid law enforcement families in crisis. 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/b734ac9ef0587952