Deputy Gabriel Ramirez

Photo of Deputy Gabriel Ramirez
End of Watch: Mon, Feb 23rd, 2026
Date of Incident: Mon, Feb 23rd, 2026
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 7 months
Age: 30

Survivors

His two sons and pregnant fiancee

Incident

Deputy Ramirez was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Glossip Avenue in Highlandville. The incident occurred just after 4:00 p.m.

Hours later, as officers closed in on the gunman, a shootout occurred. Deputy Michael Hislope was killed, and two other deputies were wounded.

Deputy Ramirez was a U.S. Army veteran.

Agency

Christian County Sheriff's Office Patch
110 West Elm Street, Suite 70
Ozark, Missouri 65721
(417) 582-5330

Tributes

There is 1 tribute for Deputy Gabriel Ramirez.

Deputy Gabriel Ramirez
Left by Mrs. Thomas Brooks, Survivor on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

My deepest condolences to the Family, Co-workers, and Friends of Deputy Ramirez. May God grant you peace in this time of sorrow.