Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He was survived by seven siblings.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Chief Stewart gave the Hope Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hope community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Chief Stewart.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Chief David L. Stewart is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In ND, 39 of 61 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David L. Stewart's cause is highlighted.
How David L. Stewart Compares
Offender Outcome
Released in 1940
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David L. Stewart is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David L. Stewart was killed by gun; unknown type.