Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska
End of Watch Thursday, March 4, 1999
Add to My HeroesMark Paul Wagner
Trooper Wagner was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer during a defensive tactics training exercise at the State Patrol headquarters in North Platte, Nebraska.
Trooper Wagner and other officers were conducting the training in a classroom when the .45 caliber Glock handgun discharged and struck him in the chest. The handgun was reloaded during a break in training because the officer was not aware it would be used later in the day.
Trooper Wagner was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:00 pm.
He had been with the Nebraska State Patrol for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a stepdaughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 168
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsRest in Peace Mark. Can't believe it has been 23 years already. You were a great officer and a true gentleman. You and your family and the other officers family have always been in our thoughts and prayers.
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March 4, 2022
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