Mark Gibson Appointed Interim Prosecuting Attorney for Platte County, Missouri

Kansas City, MO, September 17, 2026 —

Mark Gibson has been appointed as the interim Prosecuting Attorney for Platte County, Missouri. His appointment follows the recent passing of Eric Zahnd, who had served as the county’s longtime prosecutor.

The transition in leadership comes after the unexpected death of Prosecutor Zahnd. Details regarding the circumstances of his death have not been provided, nor has a specific timeline for the interim appointment process been publicly detailed. Gibson’s role is to temporarily fill the vacancy left by Zahnd’s death until a permanent successor is chosen or further arrangements are made according to county procedures.

The office of the Prosecuting Attorney is a key legal body within Platte County government, responsible for prosecuting criminal offenses and representing the state in legal matters. The duties typically include evaluating evidence, filing charges, and conducting trials. The selection of an interim prosecutor is a critical step to ensure continuity in the county’s legal operations during this period of transition.

Mark Gibson’s background and qualifications for the interim role have not been further elaborated upon in the provided information. Information regarding the process for selecting a permanent replacement for Prosecutor Zahnd is also pending.

Story summarized from the original created by Natalie Dattilio on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.

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