Edmond N. Cannon was a 26-year-old patrol officer with the Charlotte Police Department when he was shot and killed on November 23, 1981. He had served four years with the agency and was the first black Charlotte Police Officer killed in the line of duty. Cannon pulled into the parking lot of a convenience store while responding to a reported robbery and encountered armed suspects who opened fire, striking him five times.

One suspect was later convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on June 30, 1982. Officer Cannon was survived by his son. His death had a lasting impact on the Charlotte Police Department and is remembered by the law enforcement community.

If anyone knew Officer Cannon, witnessed the November 23, 1981 robbery, or has information about the case, please share what is known.