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Cole said Bird had a criminal history and had been arrested as recently as February 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The suspect\u2019s vehicle was later found near Highways 248 and 160 in the Reeds Spring area. Multiple agencies responded, and the manhunt continued for about nine hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 11:30 p.m., Bird was reported in a wooded area near the 2500 block of Highway 248. Eight minutes later, officers came under gunfire, Cole said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deputy Joshua Wahl was shot in the leg, and Webster County Deputy Austin McCall was struck four times. Officers were initially unable to reach them due to continued gunfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cole said Christian County Deputy Michael Hislope, 40, was fatally shot while attempting to rescue the wounded deputies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Law enforcement later used an armored vehicle to approach Bird, who continued firing. Officers returned fire and killed him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities said Bird was armed with a rifle during the manhunt. 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