North Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, January 3, 1992
Add to My HeroesSteven Ernest Bauer
Detective Steven Bauer was shot and killed while escorting two bank tellers to their windows while working an off-duty, uniformed security detail at 13490 NW 7th Avenue.
As he escorted the tellers from the main branch to the drive-through windows, they were ambushed by five men who shot Detective Bauer in the neck. Detective Bauer died minutes later in the arms of the two tellers.
A tip led to the arrest of all five suspects, who had very lengthy criminal records, 17 days later. Two years later all five were convicted of first-degree murder. Four were sentenced to death and the other was sentenced to life.
Detective Bauer is survived by his wife, three children, father, and six siblings. Two of his brothers were Miami police officers.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge 88
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 33 ReflectionsGrowing up, my Mom and I went to Rum Runner Bay every Sunday. Steve and his brother Mike as well as nephew Jamie were there every week. I went on to be a dispatcher for NMBPD for several years while he worked in NM. Our paths still crossed quite often and my heart was broken when he was shot. I will never forget that morning and seeing the news. Just knowing it was a friend alone was devastating.
Shawn Tuttle Schaefer (frmr Dispatcher)
NMBPD but friend outside our departments
October 15, 2023
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