Police officer killed in shooting at South Carolina park

A 29-year-old police officer in Columbia, South Carolina, was killed on Saturday after responding to a call regarding property destruction. The officer, who had been with the department for two years, engaged in a “gunfight” with a man described by a complainant. A second officer was injured in the incident and is reported to be in stable condition.

• A 29-year-old police officer died in Columbia, South Carolina.
• A second officer was injured in the incident.
• The shooting occurred when officers responded to a call about property destruction.
• The suspect had an extensive criminal record.
• A “gunfight” broke out between the officers and the suspect.
• The injured officer is in stable condition.