Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Greer was shot and killed while investigating possible bootleggers or a possible burglary on the Benham Dock. He was found with a gunshot wound to the heart. His service weapon had been fired four times. No suspects were ever identified.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Greer served with the Aberdeen Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Aberdeen community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Greer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer John Greer is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In WA, 187 of 339 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.2% of this state's fallen. That is 1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Aberdeen Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Greer's cause is highlighted.
How John Greer Compares
Offender Outcome
Never identified
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Greer is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Greer was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Aberdeen Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
