Remembering Officer DeLong | Columbia News

Tragedy struck Columbia when 28-year-old Officer Chris DeLong lost his life in the line of duty responding to a domestic violence call—his younger brother, David Dymock, was also shot but is recovering. The suspect was killed in the ensuing gunfight. The community rallies in grief and honor, with a vigil Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Elgin Community Center, followed by public visitation Thursday and a funeral Friday at Riverland Hills Baptist Church. DeLong’s father remembered him as a devoted dad and selfless servant—a man whose impact resonated deeply across the city. 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/badc8d1788b9156b