Sergeant Laurie Lafayette Wever, Miami Police Department, Florida

Sergeant Laurie Lafayette Wever

Miami Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, March 15, 1925

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Laurie Lafayette Wever

Sergeant Lauri Wever was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects near 52 NW 2nd Street.

As he pulled up beside the two in their car on his motorcycle and ordered them to pull over the driver shot and killed him.

Both were apprehended. The 21-year-old killer was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled in 1941 amid much public opposition. His accomplice, who turned state's evidence was sentenced to five years for burglary.

Sergeant Wever had served with the Miami Police Department for four years and served as commander of the Motorcycle Division.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Paroled in 1941

robbery

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Sgt. Wever,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Miami. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 15, 2025