Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective James Weare was shot and killed as he and his partner searched for a robbery suspect at 52 22nd Avenue NE. Both were in plainclothes and as Officer Weare's partner questioned the man's sister, Detective Weare began searching the home. As he opened a closed bedroom door the suspect shot from inside, fatally wounding him. Detective Weare's partner chased the suspect outside and shot and killed him as he attempted to climb a fence. Detective Weare had served with the Minneapolis Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Weare gave the Minneapolis Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Minneapolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Weare.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective James A. Weare is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MN, 173 of 293 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59% of this state's fallen. That is 59 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Minneapolis Police Department, 32 of 50 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James A. Weare's cause is highlighted.
How James A. Weare Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James A. Weare is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James A. Weare was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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