Officials Urge Verified Donations for Families of Fallen Deputies

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about potential scams related to fundraising for the families of two deputies who were shot and killed in Missouri. The office has established official donation channels to support the families of the fallen deputies. Deputy Gabriel Ramirez and Deputy Michael Hislope were killed in the line of duty, with two other deputies injured during a shootout with the suspect. The suspect, Richard Dean Bird, was eventually located and fatally shot by law enforcement. The community is urged to donate through verified channels to support the families of the fallen deputies.