Update: Columbia Police officer shot, killed in line of duty

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)—  Columbia Police say an officer has died in the line of duty after a shooting Saturday morning in the Southeast Park area.
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says, 29 year old Officer Christopher DeLong died from his injuries.  Officer DeLong had been with the Department since 2024.

Officer DeLong was assigned to the Southeast region.

Holbrook says a second officer, Officer D. Dymock was injured in the gunfire. He has since been released from the hospital.

Investigators say the suspect, 33 year old Adam Dowdy, died during the officer involved shooting.

SLED is investigating the shooting.

Visitation for Officer DeLong will be held Thursday at the Dunbar Funeral Home, 3926 Devine St., from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

His funeral will be held Friday at the Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd., at 11 a.m.