Tragic Shooting in Columbia | Phoenix News

A Columbia, SC police officer, 29-year-old Christopher DeLong, was fatally shot during a high-stakes chase that began when a woman reported a restraining order violation and property damage. The suspect, Adam Tyler Dowdy, 33, fled before officers arrived — but DeLong responded, leading to a deadly confrontation that also claimed Dowdy’s life. DeLong, who had served two years with the department, leaves behind his wife and two young children. A second officer, David Dymock, was wounded but is stable. Chief Holbrook called it a devastating loss for the department and community, as investigators from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division take over the case. Our hearts go out to DeLong’s family and the injured officer. 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/9f10fc0ef125387c