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An officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says

One officer was killed and a second remained stable after the shooting, and police said the suspect also died.

  • On Saturday, a Columbia Police Department officer was killed and another injured during a shooting at Southeast Park in Columbia, South Carolina. The suspect also died during the incident, Chief W.H. 'Skip' Holbrook said.
  • Responding to a reported domestic dispute, two officers encountered gunfire, Holbrook said at a news conference Saturday evening. Authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public following the fatal exchange.
  • The deceased officer was 29 years old and had served with the department for two years. Holbrook noted the officer is survived by a wife and two young children, stating, 'We will lean on each other in this tragic time.'
  • Authorities have closed Southeast Park and asked the public to avoid the area while first responders continue their work. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting with assistance from the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
  • WACH FOX confirmed with Deputy Chief Melron Kelly that a suspect was also shot during the encounter. Further briefings regarding the investigation will be forthcoming, Holbrook indicated, though he did not take questions.
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The suspect, identified as Adam Dowdy, also died. The confrontation occurred after the suspect violated a protective order.

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An officer is dead and a second is injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says

The Columbia, South Carolina, police chief says an officer died and a second was injured after responding to a call about a domestic dispute. Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook says the suspect had a lengthy criminal record and also died. He…

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