Police officer dead, second injured in shooting at South Carolina park
A police officer was killed and another injured during a shooting while responding to a domestic dispute in Columbia, South Carolina. The suspect, who had a criminal record, was also killed in the incident.
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Reflects the ongoing risks faced by law enforcement in the United States and the prevalence of gun violence in domestic response scenarios.
A police officer in South Carolina's capital city died, and a second was injured Saturday in a shooting at a park, the Columbia police chief said. The suspect also died, said Columbia Police Department Chief W H “Skip” Holbrook.
Mr. Holbrook said at a news conference Saturday (August 29, 2026) evening that the incident began as two officers responded to a reported domestic dispute.
“Our hearts are broken this evening,” Mr. Holbrook said, adding that the deceased officer was survived by a wife and two young children.
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