Brunswick Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, March 6, 1915
Add to My HeroesRexford Napoleon "Rex" Deaver
Officer Deaver was shot and killed by a man who was going on a shooting spree. The man was upset over a failed lumber deal and had gone into Brunswick to speak with an attorney. The suspect opened fire in the attorney's office. Officer Deaver responded to the scene and tried to sneak up to the location. He exchanged shots with the suspect but was fatally wounded. He died while being transported to a hospital. Before being killed by another officer, the suspect had killed Officer Deaver, four other civilians, and wounded 30 other citizens.
Officer Deaver had only been with the agency for three months.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Rexford Napoleon Deaver is buried at Christ Church Saint Simons Island Georgia. The monument was placed by the City of Brunswick to honor this fallen hero. Rex as he was known to his family was my Grandfathers older brother.
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