Guard Hodge Cunningham

End of Watch: Wed, Oct 3rd, 1923

Date of Incident: Wed, Oct 3rd, 1923

Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)

Service Time: 1 year

Age: 43

Incident

Officer Cunningham, Officer V. B. Mattingly and Officer 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.

Officer Cunningham died on his 43rd birthday.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.