A police officer has died and another was injured after a gun battle at a park. The incident occurred on Saturday morning and involved an exchange of fire with a suspect. Two officers from the Columbia Police Department were caught in the crossfire, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

The police chief has confirmed the details of the incident, which is likely to be the subject of further investigation. Further information about the events surrounding the gun battle can be found through additional reporting on the incident.

Details of the incident are currently limited, but it is known that the gun battle resulted in the death of one officer and the injury of another.