Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Marshal Rye was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at the Plano National Bank at 0500 hours. He was shot once in the abdomen by the suspects who had stolen several thousand dollars worth of Liberty Savings Bonds. Although one of the burglary suspects was apprehended, no one was ever charged with Deputy Marshal Rye's murder.
Deputy Marshal Rye had served with the Plano Police Department for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Deputy City Marshal Rye gave the Plano Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Plano community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy City Marshal Rye.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy City Marshal Green Wesley Rye 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Plano Police Dept., 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Green Wesley Rye's cause is highlighted.
How Green Wesley Rye Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Green Wesley Rye is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Green Wesley Rye was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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