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South Carolina police officer, 29, killed in park shooting
The Hindu··31 Aug
A Columbia police officer died and a second was injured in a shooting at a park in South Carolina's capital on Saturday. Police Chief W H Skip Holbrook said two officers responded to a reported domestic dispute. The deceased officer was 29 and had served two years with the department. The suspect, 33, also died.
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What It Means For You
- The deceased officer was survived by a wife and two young children, Holbrook said at a news conference.
- The second officer was in stable condition after wounds sustained during a gunfight with the suspect.
- Holbrook said further briefings would be forthcoming but did not take questions on Saturday evening.
What's Happening
- Two Columbia police officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at a park before the shooting.
- Holbrook said the department's hearts were broken and officers would lean on each other in the tragic time.
- The suspect was a 33-year-old man with a lengthy criminal record, according to the police chief.
What The Chief Said At The Briefing
- The incident occurred in Columbia, the capital city of South Carolina.
- Holbrook urged prayer for the department during his Saturday evening news conference.
- The deceased officer had served with the Columbia Police Department for two years.
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