Police Officer Herbert N. Planer, Houston Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Herbert N. Planer

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, February 18, 1965

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Herbert N. Planer

Police Officer Herbert Planer was shot and killed while investigating suspicious activity in an apartment complex parking lot at 5072 Navarro Street.

He was working a plainclothes, off-duty security detail when he observed the man attempting to steal a car. Officer Planer shined his vehicle's light onto the stolen car as it drove away, prompting the man to get out of it and flee on foot. As Officer Planer stepped from his vehicle, the man opened fire, shooting him nine times with a .22 caliber pistol.

The man, who was wanted for a parole violation, then stole Officer Planer's car and fled. He was arrested a short time later and charged with murder.

Officer Planer was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Houston Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his daughter, father, and three brothers.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 8 years
Badge 1377
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
Offender Deceased

parolee, plainclothes, secondary employment, stolen vehicle

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Officer Planer,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 18, 2025