Two Missouri deputies were killed hours apart during a manhunt.

Authorities say a suspect opened fire during a traffic stop and later during a manhunt, killing two Christian County deputies; the suspect was shot and killed and two other deputies were wounded and are reported stable. Undetermined at this time.

Two Missouri deputies were shot and killed in Christian County during a series of incidents that began with a traffic stop and continued into a manhunt, officials reported. The events have drawn multiple local and federal law enforcement agencies to the area and are being described by authorities in public statements. Two other deputies were wounded and later reported to be in stable condition. Authorities identified the suspect and said he was shot and killed during the manhunt. Known details: - A deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop south of Highlandville in the afternoon, according to the county sheriff. - During the subsequent search, law enforcement encountered the suspect again; another deputy was fatally wounded while officers attempted to reach wounded colleagues, and two deputies suffered serious but nonfatal injuries. - Authorities said the suspect was located during the manhunt and was killed by law enforcement. - Officials reported the suspect had a prior criminal history and had been served with a warrant earlier the same day. Summary: The incidents resulted in two law enforcement deaths, multiple injuries, and the death of the suspect. Investigations and any legal or procedural steps beyond on-scene actions were not specified and are undetermined at this time.