Crime
22-year-old Ty’Keem Moore found shot to death in west Birmingham neighborhood
Nearly 50 shots were fired.
A young man lost his life in a tragic shooting that occurred late Tuesday night in a west Birmingham neighborhood, where authorities report nearly 50 shots were fired.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 22-year-old Ty’Keem Dishad Moore.
According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers responded to a report of a person shot at approximately 11:45 p.m. in the 1800 block of Princeton Court S.W. Alley.
Upon arrival, they discovered Moore lying off to the side of an alley, deceased from at least one gunshot wound.
Authorities believe the incident began earlier in the evening. At 10:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to the same neighborhood following three separate ShotSpotter alerts indicating a total of 49 rounds fired in the 1800 block of Princeton Court.
During their initial response, officers located shell casings and noted gunfire damage to two vehicles and a residence. However, no injuries were reported at that time.
More than an hour later, officers were called back to the scene when Moore’s body was discovered, reportedly by a family member. Investigators believe Moore may have attempted to flee after being shot but ultimately collapsed in the alley.
This tragic incident marks the 147th homicide in Birmingham in 2024, breaking a two-week streak without a fatal shooting in the city. Of these 147 homicides, 11 have been ruled justifiable and are not considered criminal.
Additionally, one was an officer-involved shooting, and two were from prior years with the victims succumbing to their injuries in 2024. Across Jefferson County, there have been a total of 187 homicides this year, including those in Birmingham.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact Birmingham Police detectives at 205-254-1764 or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting and bring those responsible to justice.
Crime
Two Christian County Deputies Killed in Line of Duty Identified as Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope
Christian County, Mo. — The Christian County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two deputies killed in the line of duty during a multi-agency manhunt that concluded early Tuesday morning with the suspect fatally shot by law enforcement.
The fallen deputies have been identified as 30-year-old Deputy Gabriel Ramirez and 40-year-old Deputy Michael Hislope.
Deputy Ramirez joined the Sheriff’s Office on March 14, 2025. Although his tenure with the agency was brief, officials stated that his dedication to serving and protecting the community was evident from the outset.
Deputy Hislope had served with the department since October 28, 2019, and was described as a dedicated public servant, trusted colleague, and valued member of the sheriff’s office family.
Both deputies were veterans of the United States Army and were recognized for their continued commitment to service following their military careers.
Sheriff’s officials stated that their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to Christian County will not be forgotten.
The incident began around 4:00 p.m. Monday when a deputy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of State Highway 160 and Route HH, south of Highlandville. During that encounter, gunfire erupted, resulting in the initial fatal shooting of Deputy Ramirez and prompting a large-scale manhunt.
Authorities later located the suspect’s abandoned vehicle, triggering an extensive search effort involving approximately 100 law enforcement officers, deputies, and state troopers from across the Ozarks region.
Federal partners, including the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI, and the ATF, also assisted in the operation.
According to Brad Cole, the search culminated early Tuesday morning near the roundabout on Highway 160 close to Reeds Spring.
A helicopter operated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol detected a moving heat signature in a wooded area after hours of searching.
As deputies approached the location, the suspect, identified as Richard Bird, opened fire. Law enforcement officers returned fire, fatally striking Bird and ending the threat.
During the exchange, one additional deputy from Christian County and one deputy from the Webster County Sheriff’s Office were wounded. Sheriff Cole stated that their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
While the suspect has been neutralized, the cost of the operation has left the department and community grieving. Two deputies did not return home to their families, and multiple agencies across the region are mourning alongside Christian County.
Sheriff Cole described the loss as devastating, noting the profound impact on the deputies’ families, colleagues, and the broader community they served. The investigation into the shootings remains ongoing.