Edmond N. Cannon
1981
Edmond N. Cannon. Edmond served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his son.
Service Record
1972 – 1975
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Charlotte Police Department
Patrol Officer
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