Constable John D. Cunningham, Harrison County Constable's Office

Constable John D. Cunningham

Harrison County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, November 28, 1916

John D. Cunningham

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.

Bio

Age 51
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, November 23, 1916
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Pardoned in 1919

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 95thth 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 28, 2011