An officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says
Also reported by ABC News
Summary
A police officer in Columbia, South Carolina, died and another officer was injured during a shooting at a park. The suspect also died, and the injured officer is in stable condition.Key Facts
- The shooting happened when two officers responded to a domestic dispute call.
- The deceased officer was 29 years old and had worked for the police for two years.
- The injured officer was wounded during a gunfight and is now stable.
- The suspect was a 33-year-old man with a long criminal record and also died.
- Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook gave the information at a news conference.
- The deceased officer leaves behind a wife and two young children.
- More information and briefings will be provided later.
