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Constable John D. Cunningham | Harrison County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas
Harrison County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas

Constable

John D. Cunningham

Harrison County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas

End of Watch: Tuesday, November 28, 1916

Biographical Info

Age: 51
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 23, 1916
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Pardoned in 1919

Constable Cunningham was shot and killed as he and two other officers attempted to arrest two men who had robbed a mail carrier.

Both suspects were arrested and one was convicted and sentenced to 99 years in prison. He was pardoned by Governor William P. Hobby on November 5, 1919. He absolved his companion who was not indicted.

Constable Cunningham was survived by his wife and five children.