9/13/1971
Correctional Sergeant Edward Cunningham Attica, New York Sergeant Cunningham died from injuries sustained in a prison riot at the Attica Prison. Six other correctional officers were also killed during the riot. The leader of the riot was never charged with any crime. After his release from prison he shot and killed Police Officer Norman R. Cerullo and Police Officer Christie D. Masone of the New York City Police Department on April 2, 1978 on a Brooklyn Street. Sergeant Cunningham was a World War 2 Army veteran, having fought in the Pacific theater. He received a purple heart, bronze star, and various other medals. Sergeant Cunningham was survived by his wife, daughter, and seven sons. Four of his sons followed him in this line of work.