Authorities confirmed Bird remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. The suspect’s white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado has been located, but he was not inside. The incident unfolded Monday afternoon in Highlandville, a small community in Christian County, Missouri. Officials confirmed that the deputy was shot during what began as a routine traffic stop. The deputy later succumbed to injuries sustained in the encounter, triggering a rapid law enforcement response. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Bird was driving a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle has since been located by authorities, but Bird was not inside when officers recovered it. As per KWTO News, the suspect was captured in the Reeds Spring area just after 12:40am Tuesday. Scanner reports indicated possibly 3 to 4 more officers had been shot during a standoff with Bird. As per the latest update, Richard Dean Bird was killed following a tense standoff with the police. During the standoff, Bird exchanged fire with Christian County deputies and killed one more deputy. Meanwhile, two other officers sustained bullet wounds. A Blue Alert is an emergency notification system designed to rapidly disseminate information when a law enforcement officer has been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. The Missouri State Highway Patrol activated the alert to mobilise public awareness and support in locating Richard Dean Bird. Wireless emergency alerts were sent to mobile phones across affected areas. The National Blue Alert Network supports coordination among state agencies to ensure swift communication between law enforcement, media and the public. Blue Alerts can also be issued when a suspect poses an imminent and credible threat to law enforcement or when an officer goes missing during official duties. In this case, authorities stressed that Bird is considered dangerous. Officials urged residents in and around Highlandville and broader Christian County to remain alert and report any suspicious activity. They emphasised that Bird is known to be armed and should not be approached. Anyone with information has been asked to contact local authorities or dial 911 immediately. Law enforcement agencies across Missouri have intensified patrols and established coordinated search efforts. Officers are combing wooded areas and reviewing surveillance footage in the vicinity where the vehicle was discovered. Authorities have not released further details about a potential motive. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World. Yuvraj Tyagi is a Senior Copy Editor, specializing in security, national, international and defense affairs. With extensive experience covering the Ka... View More