Platte County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, June 23, 1917
Add to My HeroesEdward H. Culver
Deputy Sheriff Edward Culver was shot and killed while assisting another deputy who was breaking up a fight at a saloon in Drydale.
The subject was able to disarm the other deputy and shot Deputy Culver in the chest. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Culver returned fire and killed the subject.
Deputy Culver had served with the Platte County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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