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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fulton County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Terence is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Terence is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Terence is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2015, 1 officer at Fulton County Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2015, 4 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 2015, 60 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2015, 63 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Terence was 48. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Fulton County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 26.3 and 45.8; the middle age was 33. Terence had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
Terence was 48. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Terence had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Terence was 48. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Terence had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Terence was 48. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Terence had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 16.7% of these deaths at Fulton County Police Department; December holds the most, 33.3%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Wednesdays: 12.4%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Fulton County Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 3.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Fulton County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Terence among them.
Where
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