SC K-9 officer shot, killed while responding to domestic disturbance

Cayce officer Drew Barr died after being shot while responding to a reported domestic disturbance, according to the police department's Facebook page. Barr had been with the department since 2016.

“Our hearts are breaking in Cayce,” Mayor Elise Partin said at a news conference. “Officer Drew Barr has been an important part of the Cayce family since 2016. All of our Cayce officers, our Cayce team and our Cayce citizens mourn with Officer Barr’s family.”

Barr was 28 years old and was a K-9 officer.

Cayce is a suburb of Columbia.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.