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Corrections Sergeant Edward T. Cunningham, aged 52, tragically lost his life on September 13, 1971, during the infamous Attica Prison riot in Attica, New York. Sgt. Cunningham, a dedicated officer with 22 years of service, was among the seven correctional officers who died in the line of duty during this violent uprising. The riot, which began on September 9, 1971, was a response to the prisoners' demands for better living conditions and political rights. The situation escalated quickly, leading ...Read More
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Corrections Sgt. Edward T Cunningham
Male
White / Caucasian
Attica
NY
1971-09-13
52
Edward
Cunningham
11/12/2025
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It's been over five decades since that tragic event in Attica, yet the memory of Sgt. Edward T. Cunn... ...Read More
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