Guard Hodge Cunningham, Kentucky Department of Corrections, Kentucky

Guard Hodge Cunningham

Kentucky Department of Corrections, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, October 3, 1923

Hodge Cunningham

Guard Hodge Cunningham, Guard V.B. Mattingly and Guard William Gilbert were shot and killed by inmates who were attempting to take over the dining room at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville.

The three suspects were found dead three days later after officers stormed the dining facility; One had been killed during the ensuing standoff and the other two had committed suicide.

Bio

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 4, 2010