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Columbia officer killed in first line-of-duty shooting in 50 years
Columbia Police Officer Chris DeLong was killed and Officer David Dymock was injured during a shooting at Southeast Park on August 29, 2026. The incident followed a domestic dispute call and resulted in the death of suspect Adam Dowdy. It is the first line-of-duty officer death in Columbia in over 50 years.