Law enforcement agencies mourn deaths of Christian Co. deputies

ST. LOUIS – Tributes are pouring out locally for law enforcement agencies in the St. Louis area after two Christian County deputies were fatally shot in the line of duty.

Partners at Ozarks First say the manhunt for the suspect began Monday afternoon after he shot and killed Christian County Deputy Gabriel Ramirez during a traffic stop on Glossip Ave., just after 4 p.m.

Following an extensive search for the suspect, now identified as Richard Bird, another Christian County Deputy, Michael Hislope, lost his life after multiple law enforcement agencies attempted to engage with the suspect just hours later…

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