Columbia Officer Killed
Columbia Police Officer Killed and Gunman Dead in Morning Shootout
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Key Points
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Southeast Park’s precise location is off Garners Ferry Road at 951 Hazelwood Road, with park entrances closed and the scene secured as investigators work.
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There is conflicting reporting on when officials planned to hold a briefing, with at least one source citing a 3 p.m. press conference to share updates on the shooting.
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A family member — the officer’s wife — confirmed that an officer had died in the shooting.
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The two officers who were shot were injured, though the extent of their injuries had not been released at the time of reporting.
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The gunman who initiated the shooting died in the exchange of gunfire with officers.
A Columbia police officer died Saturday morning after a shooting at Southeast Park in South Carolina. A second officer was injured in the gunfire exchange. The suspect, a 33-year-old man, was killed during the confrontation, according to Columbia Police Department Chief W.H. "Skip" Holbrook.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is leading the investigation with help from the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Park entrances at 951 Hazelwood Road remain closed as authorities secure the scene. Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Officer Dies in Shooting Exchange
One of two Columbia police officers shot Saturday morning has died from injuries sustained in the incident near Southeast Park. The officer's wife confirmed the death. A second officer was also shot but is receiving medical care. The extent of the second officer's injuries has not been released by authorities.
Gunman Killed in Confrontation with Officers
The 33-year-old suspect who opened fire on the officers was killed during the gunfire exchange. He initiated the shooting at Southeast Park on Garners Ferry Road. No additional suspects remain at large, and public safety officials have determined there is no ongoing threat to Columbia residents.
Multiple Agencies Secure Scene and Launch Investigation
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division took the lead in investigating the shooting, working alongside the Richland County Sheriff's Department. All entrances to Southeast Park were blocked off immediately after the incident. Authorities worked to secure the scene and gather evidence from the shooting location.
Police planned to release additional details during a press briefing later Saturday. Officials said they would share more information about the incident, the officers involved, and findings from the ongoing investigation as it progressed.
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