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South Carolina officer killed in gunfight after domestic dispute call
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Key Points:
- A gunfight in Columbia, South Carolina, between police officers and a man with an extensive arrest record resulted in the death of Officer Christopher DeLong and injuries to Officer David Dymock.
- Officers responded to a domestic dispute call where a woman reported a man with a restraining order was destroying property; the suspect fled but was found an hour later, leading to the shootout.
- The suspect, Adam Tyler Dowdy, had multiple arrests across several states and was killed during the gunfight; Officer DeLong leaves behind a wife and two young children.
- Columbia Police Chief W.H. "Skip" Holbrook expressed heartbreak over the loss and noted widespread condolences from law enforcement and government officials, including South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and U.S. Senator Darline Graham.
- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is conducting the investigation into the incident.
