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Missouri Deputies Killed in Traffic-Stop Shootout; Suspect Fatally Shot
us-news5 days ago

Missouri Deputies Killed in Traffic-Stop Shootout; Suspect Fatally Shot

Two Christian County, Missouri, sheriff’s deputies were killed and two others wounded after a traffic stop escalated into a gunfight with Richard Bird, who fled into the woods and was later fatally shot; the slain deputies were Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope. Bird had just been released on bail earlier that day after burglary and receiving-stolen-property charges, and the incident sparked a multi-agency manhunt and drew the governor to the scene as the community mourned.

Missouri traffic stop turns deadly as deputies killed and suspect dies after manhunt
crime5 days ago

Missouri traffic stop turns deadly as deputies killed and suspect dies after manhunt

Two Christian County sheriff's deputies were killed and two others wounded when a driver opened fire during a highway traffic stop near Highlandville, Missouri. A large manhunt—supported by state troopers and federal agents—led to the suspect, Richard Bird, being found in Stone County and killed after a confrontation with officers; the wounded deputies were expected to recover.

Tragic Explosion at East LA Sheriff's Training Center Claims Three Deputies' Lives
local-news7 months ago

Tragic Explosion at East LA Sheriff's Training Center Claims Three Deputies' Lives

An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility in East L.A. resulted in the deaths of three veteran deputies, marking the department's largest loss of life since 1857. The incident is under investigation, with no threat to the community, and has prompted condolences from officials and a law enforcement procession.

Tragic Motorcycle Crash Claims Lives of Two Davis County Deputies
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Motorcycle Crash Claims Lives of Two Davis County Deputies

Two Davis County Sheriff's deputies, Corporal Steven Lewis and Deputy Jennifer Turner, were killed in a motorcycle crash in South Weber when they collided with a pickup truck while attempting to turn. The crash is being investigated by the Utah Highway Patrol. Lewis, a former Army serviceman, had been with the sheriff's office since 2018 and was recently promoted to corporal. Turner joined the office in 2020 and was involved in various programs aimed at alternative incarceration. The Davis County Sheriff's Office is receiving support from Davis Behavioral Health following the tragedy.