The suspect in the fatal shooting of a Christian County deputy is in custody.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed the Blue Alert for the killer of Deputy Gabriel Ramirez is over.
KWTO News has learned the suspect, Richard Dean Bird, was captured in the Reeds Spring area just after 12:40am Tuesday following what’s been described as a gun battle with law enforcement on scene.
Scanner reports indicated possibly 3 to 4 more officers had been shot during a standoff with Bird. We do not have updates on their condition.
UPDATE: 8:40 pm Monday: Christian County Sheriff Brad Cole has confirmed to KOLR-10 the deputy shot and killed near Highlandville Monday afternoon is identified as Gabriel Ramirez. Deputy Ramirez was 30 years old and joined the sheriff’s office in July, 2025.
Photo courtesy of Christian County Sheriff’s Office/KOLR-10
Sheriff Cole says the suspect in the photo below released by the Stone County Sheriff’s Office is Richard Dean Bird. Cole says Bird’s pickup truck that authorities had been searching for was found in Reeds Spring. Bird is believed to have abandoned the vehicle and fled into the woods.
Around 100 officers, deputies and state troopers are assisting in the manhunt.
UPDATE: 7:25pm Monday: The Stone County Sheriff’s Office has released this photo in connection with the manhunt for the person who shot and killed a Christian County Sheriff’s Deputy during a traffic stop Monday afternoon.
Stone County Sheriff’s Office is currently assisting in the search of the shooter from Christian County. If you see this vehicle or this individual please contact 911 immediately. He is to be considered armed and dangerous. Again, do not approach, call 911
Original Story: The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued a Blue Alert after a Christian County sheriff’s deputy was shot to death Monday afternoon near Highlandville.
The shooting occurred around 4:00pm Monday.
The driver of a white 2001 Chevy extended cab truck with Missouri license plate 9MGX36 left the scene heading southbound on Highway 160 from Highway H-H in Christian County.
The truck is also described as a silver brush guard, rusted roof, black body trim with tinted rear windows and a three-ball hitch.
The driver has not been identified. Anyone who sees his vehicle is urged to call 911.
A Blue Alert is issued by the Highway Patrol when a law enforc
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued a Blue Alert after a Christian County sheriff’s deputy was shot to death Monday afternoon near Highlandville.
The shooting occurred around 4:00pm Monday.
The driver of a white 2001 Chevy extended cab truck with Missouri license plate 9MGX36 left the scene heading southbound on Highway 160 from Highway H-H in Christian County.
The truck is also described as a silver brush guard, rusted roof, black body trim with tinted rear windows and a three-ball hitch.
The driver has not been identified. Anyone who sees his vehicle is urged to call 911.
A Blue Alert is issued by the Highway Patrol when a law enforcement officer has been shot in the line of duty.
Police are investigating a pedestrian crash in southeast Springfield that occurred early Friday morning at the intersection of East Seminole Street and South Fremont Avenue.
The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating a pedestrian crash in southeast Springfield that occurred early Friday morning at the intersection of East Seminole Street and South Fremont Avenue.
The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Missouri Republican Party and the “Her Health, Her Future” campaign are convening a group of women leaders in Springfield Friday to advocate for the new Amendment 3, which would ban most abortions.
The amendment will appear on the statewide ballot in November.
The coalition gathering at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield at 4:30 Friday afternoon includes Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway.
The event will include a briefing and public event focused on protecting women’s safety.
Speakers will include female physicians, elected leaders, and abortion survivors.
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