Columbia Police Department Hosts Fundraiser for Officer
The local community gathered to support an officer injured during a domestic violence call in August.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Philanthropy
The Columbia Police Department hosted a fundraiser at Finlay Park to support Officer David Dymock. The event also served to honor the service of Officer Christopher DeLong, who was killed in the line of duty.
Why it matters
The event honors the sacrifice of the involved officers while providing a space for the law enforcement community to unite. It highlights the dangers officers face when responding to domestic violence calls.
The fundraiser organized by Investigator Kellie Bunton featured community activities including a chili cook-off, kickball, and cornhole. These events served to gather support following the incident involving two officers on August 29.
The players
David Dymock
He is a police officer who was injured while responding to a domestic violence call.
Christopher DeLong
He was a police officer who died in the line of duty during a domestic violence incident.
Kellie Bunton
She is an investigator with the police department who organized the fundraising event.
The details
Officer David Dymock, who was shot during the August call, attended the community event. The gathering utilized the space at Finlay Park to foster solidarity within the local department and the city.
Timeline
August 29, 2026: Officer David Dymock was shot and Officer Christopher DeLong died.
October 25, 2026: The Columbia Police Department hosted the fundraiser.
Market Landscape
This fundraiser follows the tragedy of the 2026 Columbia police officer-involved domestic violence call to provide support for the surviving officer. It reflects broader efforts by law enforcement agencies to foster community solidarity following line-of-duty incidents.
Local residents participated in community activities like cornhole and kickball to support the department and its officers. The event provided a tangible way for the public to show solidarity with their law enforcement officials.
The takeaway
Communities often organize public events to help officers recover from service-related trauma. Implementing local support networks can help bridge the gap between residents and their law enforcement agencies.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts in the Columbia Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wistv.
