Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Watchman Edgar Cranston was shot and killed in the early morning hours after he came upon a group of burglars who were attempting to force their way into a post office. As Night Watchman Cranston confronted the suspects, they opened fire, striking him multiple times in the chest. He died shortly thereafter.
The suspects fled the scene, but a team of bloodhounds tracked at least one of the men back to his home. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
Night Watchman Cranston was survived by his wife of 31 years and his 3 children.
Survivors
Night Watchman Cranston was survived by his wife of 31 years and his 3 children.
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Night Watchman Cranston served with the Constantine Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Constantine community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Night Watchman Edgar A. Cranston is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MI, 426 of 719 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.2% of this state's fallen. That is 59.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edgar A. Cranston's cause is highlighted.
How Edgar A. Cranston Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edgar A. Cranston is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edgar A. Cranston was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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