Sergeant Laurie Lafayette Wever, Miami Police Department, Florida

Sergeant Laurie Lafayette Wever

Miami Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, March 15, 1925

Laurie Lafayette Wever

Sergeant Wever was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects.

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. His 21-year-old killer was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life. 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 been with the agency 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

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I just visited the Nat'l LEO Monument in Washington for photos and to pay respect. Laurie's story is amazing every time I read it. Anyone (especially family) who has photos, please find me. I live in northern Virginia. Laurie was my grandfather's brother.

Rich Wever
Laurie was my grandfather's brother.

April 3, 2018