Chief of Police Ed Mumby

Chief of Police Ed Mumby | New Salem Police Department, North Dakota
New Salem Police Department, North Dakota
Chief of Police Ed Mumby

New Salem Police Department, North Dakota

End of Watch Saturday, July 11, 1953

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Ed Mumby

Chief of Police Ed Mumby was shot and killed after responding to a dispute over a 1-cent tax on soda.

When Chief Mumby arrived the subject held him at gunpoint and forced the chief into his car.

After driving for about 10 miles the man shot and killed Chief Mumby before dumping his body on the side of the road. The man fled to South Dakota where he was captured.

The man, 32, pled guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to 30 years

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