Roll of Honor
Incident
Investigator Carl Greene was shot and killed while serving a search warrant for illegal liquor still on a farm on East Montgomery Road (modern-day I-45) approximately 10-1/2 miles east of Houston at about 8:30 am. He and his partner were able to return fire, striking the suspect three times and killing him. Investigator Greene had served with the Harris County District Attorney's Office as a liquor investigator for approximately one year and had previously served with the Houston Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, four brothers, and two sisters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Investigator Greene gave the Harris County District Attorney's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Greene.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Investigator Carl Greene is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Harris County District Attorney's Office, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Carl Greene's cause is highlighted.
How Carl Greene Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Carl Greene is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Carl Greene was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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