Manhunt underway after Missouri deputy slain, suspect’s truck spotted heading toward Arkansas border
February 24, 2026 at 01:52 AM
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A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a Christian County deputy was shot and killed. Authorities are searching for a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado that may be headed toward Arkansas.
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A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a Christian County deputy was shot and killed A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a Christian County deputy was shot and killed. Authorities are searching for a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Monitor developments in Manhunt for further updates.
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A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a Christian County deputy was shot and killed Authorities ar
A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a Christian County deputy was shot and killed. Authorities are searching for a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado that may be headed toward Arkansas.
Police and Law Enforcement Manhunt underway after Missouri deputy slain, suspect’s truck spotted heading toward Arkansas border Suspect driving white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado with Missouri plates By Stepheny Price Fox News Published February 23, 2026 8:52pm EST Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 23 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a deputy was shot and killed Monday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the alert was issued out of Highlandville following the fatal shooting of a Christian County deputy just before 4 p.m. The suspect vehicle has been identified as a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab pickup truck with Missouri license plate 9MGX36. The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a Blue Alert for a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab pickup truck, Missouri license plate 9MGX36, after a Christian County deputy was fatally shot near Highlandville. (Missouri State Highway Patrol Facebook) Authorities said the truck was seen in the area of the shooting and was last reported traveling southbound on U.S. Route 160 from Route HH in Christian County. U.S. 160 runs south through southern Missouri and crosses into north-central Arkansas east of Harrison. The vehicle is described as having a silver brush guard, a rusted roof, black body trim, tinted rear windows and a three-ball hitch. No suspect description has been released.Officials are urging anyone who sees the vehicle not to approach it and to call 911 immediately. "A deputy in my home county was shot and killed today. Erin and I are praying for his family. May justice be swift," Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said in a statement to Fox News Digital.Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., called the shooting "a devastating loss in Christian County." "As local law enforcement works to bring the suspect to justice, my prayers are with the deputy’s loved ones and those who served shoulder to shoulder with him to keep Missouri safe," Schmitt wrote in post on X. Missouri State Rep. Jamie Ray Gragg also shared a message on Facebook following the shooting.OFFICER CLINGS TO LIFE AFTER HOMICIDE SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY UNLOADS GUN ON POLICE DURING HIGH-RISK ARREST A patch for the Missouri State Highway Patrol, worn by an officer (Jordyn Noennig / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images)"My heart is broken for our deputy’s family. While they understood that this profession carries risk, senseless acts like this are beyond comprehension," Gragg wrote. He asked the community to join him in praying for the deputy’s family and friends, as well as for law enforcement officers "working tirelessly to find this individual while grieving at the same time," adding that he hopes the situation ends peacefully "with no further bloodshed."Blue Alerts are similar to Amber Alerts in that they are designed to quickly notify the public. However, a Blue Alert is issued when a suspect is believed to have seriously injured or killed a law enforcement officer and may pose an ongoing threat.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital reached out to the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office for comment. Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to [email protected]. Related Article Off-duty deputy shot and killed while working security job in Texas, suspect apprehended Stepheny Price is a Writer at Fox News with a focus on West Coast and Midwest news, missing persons, national and international crime stories, homicide cases, and border security. Related Topics Police and Law EnforcementManhuntCrimeMissouriU.S. True Crime The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal. Arrives Weekly By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time. Subscribe Subscribed Subscribe You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter!
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