Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer William Green was shot and killed when he and his partner approached a group of teenagers suspected of engaging in drug activity at 11:05 p.m. at the corner of Woodward and Leicester in front of the Ambassador Convalescent Center. The officers, who were in plainclothes, stopped the group to question them. One of the youths pulled out a gun and shot Officer Green in the head. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter in connection with Officer Green's death. Officer Green had served with the agency for 9 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two children, mother, and sisters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Green gave the Detroit Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Green.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer 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 MI, 426 of 719 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.2% of this state's fallen. That is 59.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Detroit Police Department, 177 of 250 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.8% 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 Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Green was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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