Officer Rexford Napoleon "Rex" Deaver, Brunswick Police Department, Georgia

Officer Rexford Napoleon "Rex" Deaver

Brunswick Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Saturday, March 6, 1915

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Rexford 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 and four other civilians and wounded 30 other citizens.

Officer Deaver had only served with the Brunswick Police Department for three months.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Shot and killed

shots fired, weapons violation

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Officer Deaver,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Brunswick. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 6, 2025