Crime
Abilene Police Issue Murder Warrant for 20-Year-Old Suspect in Fatal Shooting
Abilene, TX – February 13, 2025 – Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for 1st Degree Murder in connection to a fatal shooting that took place over the weekend at an apartment complex in Abilene.
The Abilene Police Department (APD) has identified Ivonyai Lamb, 20, as the primary suspect in the shooting death of 46-year-old Ramiel Sanders.
Lamb is believed to be in the Abilene area or possibly near Killeen, Texas.
The shooting occurred late Friday night at the Cedar Creek Apartment Complex on Denton Street.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, followed by a suspect fleeing the scene in a gray truck.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Sanders suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite emergency response efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators later determined that Lamb and Sanders were known to each other, though the nature of their relationship remains under investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on Lamb’s whereabouts to contact the Abilene Police Department at (325) 676-6610 or submit an anonymous tip through Abilene Crime Stoppers at (325) 676-8477.
As the search for Ivonyai Lamb continues, law enforcement officials are emphasizing that he should be considered armed and dangerous. The investigation remains active, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.