Deputy Gabriel Ramirez and Deputy Michael Hislope identified in southwest Missouri shootings

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office has identified Deputy Gabriel Ramirez and Deputy Michael Hislope as the two deputies killed in the shootings in southwest Missouri, officials confirmed.

The deputies were fatally shot during incidents that prompted a large-scale law enforcement response across the region. Authorities have not yet released full details about the sequence of events but said investigations remain ongoing.

Community leaders and fellow officers have expressed condolences as the department mourns the loss of the two fallen deputies. Further information is expected as officials continue their investigation.