2 Missouri deputies killed, 2 wounded as driver opens fire during traffic stop; suspect dies after manhunt
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Key Points:
- Two Christian County sheriff's deputies were fatally shot during a traffic stop near Highlandville, Missouri, after the driver opened fire around 4 p.m. local time.
- One of the deputies killed was identified as 30-year-old Gabriel Ramirez; the other deputies involved have not been named.
- A large manhunt involving about 100 officers, including federal agents, was launched to apprehend the suspect, Richard Bird, 45.
- Bird was located in Stone County after his abandoned truck was found, and he was killed in a shootout with officers after opening fire again while trying to evade capture.
- Two additional officers were wounded during the incident, and Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe was in contact with law enforcement during
