In memory of Police Officer Christopher DeLong Jr.

Columbia Police Department · Columbia, SC

Christopher DeLong Jr., Police Officer of Columbia Police Department, a law enforcement officer, died in the line of duty on August 29, 2026 in Columbia, SC.

Record

Rank: Police Officer
Department: Columbia Police Department
Location: Columbia, SC
End of watch: August 29, 2026
Nature of death: Gunfire

Circumstances

Police Officer Christopher DeLong was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance near the 900 block of Hazelwood Road, in the Southeast Park area, at approximately 10:41 a.m.

This record appears on the RESPONDin line-of-duty memorial wall, a public remembrance of first responders who died in the line of duty. Source: le import.