Roll of Honor
Incident
Lieutenant Frank Greene was shot and killed while making a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle occupied by three subjects. As he spoke with one the occupants a struggle ensued and Lieutenant Greene was shot. Lieutenant Greene's partner, a U.S. Navy patrolman, immediately called for assistance. The suspects, who were planning a robbery, were apprehended a short time later and charged with Lieutenant Greene's murder. On January, 24, 1955, the shooter, 26, and another suspect, 38, were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. The third suspect, 21, was convicted of robbery conspiracy and sentenced to 5 years to life. On February 23, 1967, the shooter was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and received another life term. He beat a fellow inmate almost to death with a metal lamp base. Lieutenant Greene had served with the Coronado Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife, son, father, and three brothers. He played college football with the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes and in 1934 and 1935 was a fullback in the NFL, playing for the Chicago Cardinals now the Arizona Cardinals.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, father, and three brothers.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Greene gave the Coronado Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Coronado community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Greene.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Lieutenant Frank S. Greene is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 0.9 percentage points below the national rate of 53.9%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank S. Greene's cause is highlighted.
How Frank S. Greene Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank S. Greene is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank S. Greene was killed by gun.