Deputy Sheriff Robert Cunningham, Jr. was killed while on patrol in Seminole County, Georgia. He was 51 when he stopped a vehicle on Wednesday, August 27, 1986, in Donalsonville. According to reports, a struggle followed the traffic stop, the suspect produced a firearm, and Deputy Cunningham was shot and killed. He left behind his wife and a grieving community.

Authorities identified, apprehended, and charged a suspect in the case; that person was later tried, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death. Anyone who knew Deputy Cunningham, witnessed the August 27, 1986 traffic stop, or has information about the case is asked to come forward.