Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, March 15, 1925
Add to My HeroesLaurie 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsIt is always a great loss when one of us are killed in the line of duty . I have access to two photos that were taken at his funeral procession
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