Two Missouri deputies killed hours apart in shootings as suspect is shot dead

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One deputy is killed in a traffic stop and a second dies when deputies track suspect to woods, sheriff saysTwo Missouri sheriff’s deputies were fatally shot, one during a traffic stop and the other hours later during an exchange of gunfire with the suspect, who was also killed, authorities said.Brad Cole, the Christian county sheriff, said the initial shooting happened during a traffic stop south of Highlandville on Monday in south-west Missouri, news outlets reported. Continue reading...

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Two Missouri deputies killed hours apart in shootings as suspect is shot dead
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Two Missouri deputies killed hours apart in shootings as suspect is shot dead

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One deputy is killed in a traffic stop and a second dies when deputies track suspect to woods, sheriff saysTwo Missouri sheriff’s deputies were fatally shot, one during a traffic stop and the other hours later during an exchange of gunfire with the suspect, who was also killed, authorities said.Brad Cole, the Christian county sheriff, said the initial shooting happened during a traffic stop south of Highlandville on Monday in south-west Missouri, news outlets reported. Continue reading...