A man has been charged in a stabbing Wednesday.
Court documents say 37-year-old Quentin Gorden of Springfield has been charged with multiple counts of domestic assault and armed criminal action after allegedly stabbing a woman on West Groton Street.
Springfield Police found the victim in her vehicle with serious stab wounds.
She was hospitalized for treatment and Gorden was taken into custody.
A man has been charged in a stabbing Wednesday.
Court documents say 37-year-old Quentin Gorden of Springfield has been charged with multiple counts of domestic assault and armed criminal action after allegedly stabbing a woman on West Groton Street.
Springfield Police found the victim in her vehicle with serious stab wounds.
She was hospitalized for treatment and Gorden was taken into custody.
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An apartment fire on South Avenue in Springfield on Friday morning caused some traffic delays.
The Springfield Fire Department responded shortly after 8 a.m., employing multiple engines and ladder trucks.
There were no reported injuries.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though it is believed to be accidental.
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An apartment fire on South Avenue in Springfield on Friday morning caused some traffic delays.
The Springfield Fire Department responded shortly after 8 a.m., employing multiple engines and ladder trucks.
There were no reported injuries.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though it is believed to be accidental.
Governor Mike Kehoe ordered US and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff across Missouri Saturday to honor Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope from Christian County.
Governor Kehoe praised their bravery, dedication to duty, and service to the community, highlighting their prior military service.
Here is the text of the Governor Kehoe news release:
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Christian and Greene counties, all police stations, sheriffs’ offices, and Missouri State Highway Patrol general and troop headquarters across Missouri on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from sunrise to sunset, to honor Christian County Deputy Sheriffs Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope.
“Bravery, dedication to duty, and service to others defined these fine men, who each defended our nation as soldiers before selflessly serving Christian County as deputy sheriffs,” Governor Kehoe said. “Sadly, these courageous heroes lost their lives because of an evil, violent, career criminal who should not have been free to commit these heinous crimes. Claudia and I are keeping both families, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, and the entire law enforcement community in our prayers during this difficult time. Ramirez’s and Hislope’s legacies will not be forgotten.”
On February 23, 2026, Deputy Sheriff Ramirez was senselessly shot and killed during a traffic stop. After an hours-long manhunt for the suspect, early on February 24, 2026, Deputy Sheriff Hislope was killed in an exchange of gunfire by the same gunman as he and other officers attempted to apprehend Ramirez’s killer.
“We appreciate the collaboration of local, state, and federal law enforcement partners in assisting with this horrible situation. But through this tragedy, we saw law enforcement from across the region come together to ensure justice was served. We must stand with the men and women who continue to put themselves in harm’s way to protect and serve their communities,” continued Governor Kehoe.
Ramirez served more than eight years in the U.S. Army after entering service in 2016, including serving in combat in Iraq. After his military service, Ramirez received a Missouri Blue Scholarship. In his scholarship essay he wrote, “I know I still have a purpose and duty to serve, and this is why I want to pursue Law Enforcement.” He joined the Christian County Sheriff’s Office in July 2025. He was a resident of Christian County.
Hislope served in the U.S. Army from 2011 to 2016. A soldier who served with Hislope praised him for “being a great team leader supporting and training his soldiers, to being a steadfast friend . . . always there for the people he cared about.” He later served as an officer with the North County Police Cooperative in St. Louis County from 2018 until 2019, when he joined the Christian County Sheriff’s Office. He was a resident of Greene County. The flags will be held at half-staff on the day of Deputy Sheriffs Ramirez’s and Hislopes’ funerals.
Governor Mike Kehoe ordered US and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff across Missouri Saturday to honor Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope from Christian County.
Governor Kehoe praised their bravery, dedication to duty, and service to the community, highlighting their prior military service.
Here is the text of the Governor Kehoe news release:
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Christian and Greene counties, all police stations, sheriffs’ offices, and Missouri State Highway Patrol general and troop headquarters across Missouri on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from sunrise to sunset, to honor Christian County Deputy Sheriffs Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope.
“Bravery, dedication to duty, and service to others defined these fine men, who each defended our nation as soldiers before selflessly serving Christian County as deputy sheriffs,” Governor Kehoe said. “Sadly, these courageous heroes lost their lives because of an evil, violent, career criminal who should not have been free to commit these heinous crimes. Claudia and I are keeping both families, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office, and the entire law enforcement community in our prayers during this difficult time. Ramirez’s and Hislope’s legacies will not be forgotten.”
On February 23, 2026, Deputy Sheriff Ramirez was senselessly shot and killed during a traffic stop. After an hours-long manhunt for the suspect, early on February 24, 2026, Deputy Sheriff Hislope was killed in an exchange of gunfire by the same gunman as he and other officers attempted to apprehend Ramirez’s killer.
“We appreciate the collaboration of local, state, and federal law enforcement partners in assisting with this horrible situation. But through this tragedy, we saw law enforcement from across the region come together to ensure justice was served. We must stand with the men and women who continue to put themselves in harm’s way to protect and serve their communities,” continued Governor Kehoe.
Ramirez served more than eight years in the U.S. Army after entering service in 2016, including serving in combat in Iraq. After his military service, Ramirez received a Missouri Blue Scholarship. In his scholarship essay he wrote, “I know I still have a purpose and duty to serve, and this is why I want to pursue Law Enforcement.” He joined the Christian County Sheriff’s Office in July 2025. He was a resident of Christian County.
Hislope served in the U.S. Army from 2011 to 2016. A soldier who served with Hislope praised him for “being a great team leader supporting and training his soldiers, to being a steadfast friend . . . always there for the people he cared about.” He later served as an officer with the North County Police Cooperative in St. Louis County from 2018 until 2019, when he joined the Christian County Sheriff’s Office. He was a resident of Greene County. The flags will be held at half-staff on the day of Deputy Sheriffs Ramirez’s and Hislopes’ funerals.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the fatal shooting of two Christian County deputies.
Captain Marc Staeger leads the Greene County Sheriff’s Critical Incident Team, which is gathering evidence and coordinating updates with Christian County Sheriff Brad Cole.
Investigators are documenting the crime scene and stated that the investigation is ongoing, with new findings to be shared with Sheriff Cole.