John L. Cunningham

In the summer of 1911, a tragic event unfolded in Anniston, Alabama, forever marking a dark day for the city's law enforcement. On Sunday, June 25th, Police Officer John L. Cunningham, a 32-year-old man, lost his life in the line of duty. A seven-year veteran of the Anniston Police Department, he was a husband and a father to five sons.

The day's turmoil began earlier when the Chief of Police and the Calhoun County Sheriff attempted to arrest a man for causing a disturbance near a local s ...