Patrol Driver Charles C. Platner, Council Bluffs Police Department, Iowa

Patrol Driver Charles C. Platner

Council Bluffs Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Sunday, September 3, 1905

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Charles C. Platner

Patrol Driver Charles Platner was accidentally shot and killed when his partner's gun fell from its holster and discharged during a foot pursuit.

The two officers had responded to a burglary on Oakland Avenue and encountered the suspect, who fled on foot. The two officers chased the man, and as the partner climbed a fence, his revolver fell from its holster, struck the ground, and discharged. The round struck Patrolman Platner in the chest. He was transported to General Hospital, where he died of his wound the next day.

Patrolman Platner was survived by his wife and daughter.

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Age 49
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Saturday, September 2, 1905

foot pursuit

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Officer Platner,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Council Bluffs.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 3, 2025