Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Terence Green was shot and killed from ambush as he and other officers responded to reports of shots fired inside a house near the intersection of Chastain Way and Parks Trail at approximately 1:00 am.
The subject who lived in the home was known to police through frequent contacts with the department. Responding officers were unable to locate him inside the home and began searching the neighborhood after receiving additional calls stating the man was attempting to get into nearby homes.
As officers checked the area the man opened fire on them from a concealed position in the dark and fog. Detective Green was struck in the back of the head and another officer's duty belt and radio was struck as they attempted to seek cover. Other officers returned fired, wounding the man, and then took him into custody.
Detective Green was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later.
On August 18, 2022, the suspect, now 50, was convicted of murder, aggravated assault, and 30 other crimes and sentenced to 375 years.
Detective Green had served with the Fulton County Police Department for 22 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, four sons, parents, and brother.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
22 years. You could have gone home.
Detective Green gave the Fulton County Police Department 22 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Green.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Terence Avery Green 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 GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Fulton County Police Department, 6 of 6 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. Terence Avery Green's cause is highlighted.
How Terence Avery Green Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 375 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Terence Avery Green is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Terence Avery Green was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
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