Edmond N. Cannon. Edmond served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Edmond Cannon was shot and killed after surprising robbery suspects. He had just pulled into a convenience store parking lot and was met by an armed robber who was fleeing the store. The man opened fire on him, striking him five times. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on June 30, 1982. He died in prison December 27, 1988. Officer Cannon had served with the agency for four years. He was the first black Charlotte Police Officer killed in the line of duty.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Cannon gave the Charlotte Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charlotte community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Cannon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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