Roll of Honor
Incident
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. Chief Mumby had served as the Chief of Police of the New Salem Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his mother, two brothers, and two sisters. His wife had died eight months prior.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, two brothers, and two sisters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Chief of Police Mumby gave the New Salem Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Salem community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Ed Mumby served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Chief of Police Ed Mumby 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%.
At New Salem Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ed Mumby's cause is highlighted.
How Ed Mumby Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 30 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ed Mumby is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ed Mumby was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
1 officer from New Salem Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
