Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
I am honored to be the second of what I am sure will be numerous reflections to follow honoring your sacrifice and service. No passage of time will ever erase your memory, service and sacrifice, and rest in peace knowing that you will always be remembered.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) June 23rd, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Culver gave the Platte County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Platte City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Culver.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Edward H. Culver is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 63.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Platte County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward H. Culver's cause is highlighted.
How Edward H. Culver Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward H. Culver is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward H. Culver was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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