Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy William Green and Deputy William Kelly were shot and killed from ambush while searching a settlement used by a group of horse thieves.
The suspects burned both deputies' bodies after murdering them. Eight suspects were arrested in connection with the murders. Five were convicted and sentenced to death, but the sentences were later commuted to life.
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo Federal Air Marshal Service March 2nd, 2016
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Deputy Sheriff Green served with the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Trinidad community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff William Green 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 CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 65.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Las Animas County Sheriff's Office, 7 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Green's cause is highlighted.
How William Green Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Green is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Green was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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