Detective Sergeant Steven Ernest Bauer, North Miami Police Department, Florida

Detective Sergeant Steven Ernest Bauer

North Miami Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Friday, January 3, 1992

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Steven 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

secondary employment, robbery

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Growing 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