Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Green died from a gunshot wound. Deputy Green was attending a box supper at the Balsam School when he was shot and killed by two separate weapons. A suspect was convicted of second degree murder and was sentenced to serve 20 to 25 years. After only serving a short time he was paroled and moved west.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Green served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Sylva community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Green.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Claude 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 NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 3.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 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. Claude Green's cause is highlighted.
How Claude Green Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of Second Degree Murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Claude Green is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Claude Green was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Jackson County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
