San Antonio Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, December 24, 1938
Add to My HeroesEarl W. Kanning
Officer Earl Kanning succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was involved in a motorcycle accident while on duty
He attempted to stop at an intersection but slid past the stop sign and collided with another vehicle as a result of wet pavement.
Officer Kanning had been employed with the San Antonio Police Department for two years.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Friday, December 23, 1938
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