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Richard Dean Bird

Age : 45

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 02/24/2026

Location : Wooded area near Reeds Spring

City : Reeds Spring

County : Christian

State : Missouri

Agency : Christian County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Gabriel Ramirez, others

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during manhunt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/24/2026, after shooting two Christian County deputies during a traffic stop and subsequent pursuit, Richard Dean Bird was located in a wooded area near Reeds Spring. Law enforcement engaged him during the manhunt. Officers opened fire during the confrontation, and Bird died from gunshot wounds.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koamnewsnow.com/news/morning-show/wake-up-recap-2-deputies-and-suspect-dead-after-shooting/article_1e8a502c-24b6-4dc8-8ee6-e932171f0e39.html
https://apnews.com/article/4ae4c6c33794e57e9d3657bed2c65abc
https://www.ksl.com/article/51452899/2-missouri-sheriffs-deputies-fatally-shot-2-others-wounded-authorities-say