Sergeant David A. Butchart, Duluth Police Department, Minnesota

Sergeant David A. Butchart

Duluth Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Friday, October 6, 1933

David A. Butchart

Sergeant Butchart was struck and killed by a vehicle while searching for an 8-year-old boy who had been abducted. The boy was sleeping in the back of his parent's car when it was stolen. As Sergeant Butchart was searching cars in Gary he was struck and killed. The driver of the vehicle was charged with manslaughter.
Sergeant Butchart had been with the agency for 34 years.

Bio

Age 71
Tour 34 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 80th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, O

October 6, 2013