Deputy Michael Hislope
End of Watch: Tue, Feb 24th, 2026
Date of Incident: Tue, Feb 24th, 2026
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 6 years & 4 months
Age: 40
Incident
Deputy Gabriel Ramirez was shot and killed during a traffic stop at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon. The suspect fled, and a manhunt began.
Early the following morning, a helicopter crew detected a heat signature and directed ground units to the suspect’s location.
As officers called out to the suspect and advised that he was surrounded, the suspect opened fire. Deputy Hislope was shot and killed, and two other deputies were wounded.
The suspect was also killed.
Deputy Hislope was a U.S. Army veteran.
Agency
110 West Elm Street, Suite 70
Ozark, Missouri 65721
(417) 582-5330
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Left by Mrs. Thomas Brooks, Survivor on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
My heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers in this time of sorrow. May the Good Lord grant peace.