Hope Police Department, North Dakota
End of Watch: Monday, August 14, 1933
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 14, 1933
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Released in 1940
Police Chief David Stewart was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two thieves who had stolen kerosene from a bulk station during the night. He interrupted the burglars who then shot him twice in the chest and fled.
On April 10, 1935, both suspects were apprehended in Center, Texas. On January 30, 1936, the shooter was convicted of first degree manslaughter and sentenced to seven years. He was released on April 11, 1940. His accomplice was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to one year.
Chief Stewart had served with the Hope Police Department for two years. He was survived by seven siblings.