Herbert N. Planer served in the U.S. Navy.
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.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Planer gave the Houston Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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