The Dark Side of Vigilante Justice in the Age of Restraining Orders The tragic loss of 29 year old police officer Christopher DeLong in a "gunfight" at a South Carolina park serves as a stark reminder of the perils that arise when law enforcement agencies are ill equipped to handle modern domestic disputes.
Adam Tyler Dowdy, the suspect, had a lengthy record spanning multiple states and charges ranging from disorderly conduct to possession of a controlled substance.
DeLong responded to a call about property destruction on Saturday morning, only to find himself in a harrowing sequence of events.