On Feb. 23, 2026, Deputy Gabriel Ramirez was killed in Highlandville after stopping a person who barreled past a stopped school bus. On Feb. 24, 2026, while attempting to help apprehend this person, Deputy Michael Hislope was killed when the person opened fire on approaching law enforcement. The photos in this gallery are of the memorial set up for the deputies and their funeral procession, held on Feb. 28, 2026. The photos of the deputies are courtesy of the Christian County Sheriff's Office. The photos of the funeral procession on US 60 were taken by Alexa McNew. All other photos are by Steve Chapman.
