US EditionManhunt underway after Missouri deputy slain, suspect’s truck spotted heading toward Arkansas border
Authorities launched a manhunt and issued a Blue Alert for Richard Dean Bird, 45, after a Christian County deputy was fatally shot Monday afternoon in southwestern Missouri.
- On Monday, a manhunt began after a Christian County deputy was shot, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a Blue Alert as the suspect vehicle was last seen southbound on U.S. Route 160.
- Authorities say the accused, Richard Dean Bird, is a White male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 145 pounds, with no details released about the motive, after being identified as suspect in the deputy's killing.
- Authorities say the pickup was found abandoned near Reeds Spring and was seen in the area just before 4 p.m., according to updates.
- The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the suspect is known to be armed and officials urged members of the public not to approach the vehicle and to call 911 immediately.
- Reports show alerts reached the Christian County area while U.S. Route 160 crosses into north-central Arkansas, and the situation is developing, officials said.
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Blue Alert Manhunt Underway After Deputy Killed in Missouri
A statewide Blue Alert manhunt is underway in Missouri after a Christian County deputy was shot and killed Monday afternoon. Authorities say the suspect fled the scene in a white pickup truck last seen heading south toward the Arkansas border, prompting urgent warnings to the public. The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued the alert out of Highlandville just before 4 p.m. The suspect vehicle is identified as a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado ext…
Missouri manhunt ends in two deputies killed, two deputes injured, suspect dead
A manhunt that began with the fatal shooting of a deputy in Christian County ended Tuesday with a second deputy dead and the suspect killed in an exchange of gunfire.Sheriff Brad Cole said the suspect, Richard Bird, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers after he initially opened fire on deputies near the roundabout on Highway 160 outside Reeds Spring. Two other deputies, one from Christian County and one from Webster County, were wound…
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close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 23 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a deputy was shot and killed Monday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the alert was issued out of Highlandville following the fatal shooting of a Christian County deputy just before 4 p.m. The suspect vehic…
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Manhunt underway after Missouri deputy slain, suspect’s truck spotted heading toward Arkansas border
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the alert was issued out of Highlandville following the fatal shooting of a Christian County deputy just before 4 p.m.
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