Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Gabriel Ramirez was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on State Highway 160 and Route HH near Highlandville around 4:00 p.m.
The suspect fled, and a manhunt ensued. Responding officers found the suspect's truck abandoned near Reeds Spring on State Highway 160. Using the suspect's heat signature, the Missouri State Highway Patrol tracked the suspect in the woods. When they approached the suspect, he fired at officers, striking and killing Deputy Sheriff Michael Hislope with the Christian County Sheriff's Office and wounding two deputies, one with the Christian County Sheriff's Office and the other with the Webster County Sheriff's Office.
The suspect, a convicted felon who had posted bail on February 20, 2026, for an additional crime, was killed in return gunfire.
Deputy Ramirez was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Christian County Sheriff's Office for almost one year.
On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Gabriel Ramirez. Please know we are eternally grateful for Gabriel’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Deputy Gabriel Ramirez, Point 27 sent Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office in Ozark, Missouri for Gabriel’s partner and fellow deputies. Point 27 also sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Gabriel Ramirez’s family.
Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful for Gabriel.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd, United States Army Retired Executive Director-Point 27
Linda Rhodes Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator Law Enforcement Liaison linrhodes@yahoo.com 972-978-5325
Linda Rhodes March 15th, 2026
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Ramirez served with the Christian County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Ozark community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Gabriel Ramirez served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Deputy Sheriff Gabriel Ramirez is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Christian County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gabriel Ramirez's cause is highlighted.
How Gabriel Ramirez Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gabriel Ramirez is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gabriel Ramirez was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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