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Officer Christopher DeLong Killed in Domestic Call Shootout

8/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Officer Christopher DeLong was killed in a shootout with suspect Adam Dowdy.
Officer David Dymock was wounded but remained in stable condition.
Police responded to a domestic-violence call at 9:27 a.m. on Holstein Lane.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division leads the investigation, assisted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Adam Dowdy, 33, faced charges including disorderly conduct, contempt of court, public intoxication and controlled-substance possession.

History

Historical Context

The April 29 1992 acquittal of LAPD officers in the Rodney King beating sparked the Los Angeles riots, killing 63 people and causing roughly $1 billion in damage, prompting federal police-reform funding. That legacy of unrest and reform debates resurfaces after the recent Holstein Lane shootout, where SLED and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded, renewing calls for stronger officer-safety protocols.

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Story summary

Officer Christopher DeLong was killed in a shootout with suspect Adam Dowdy.
Officer David Dymock was wounded but remained in stable condition.
Police responded to a domestic-violence call at 9:27 a.m. on Holstein Lane.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division leads the investigation, assisted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Adam Dowdy, 33, faced charges including disorderly conduct, contempt of court, public intoxication and controlled-substance possession.

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