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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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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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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Frank is the only officer of Coronado Police Department remembered here.
Frank is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1954, 5 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1954, 76 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 92nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1954, 77 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 97th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 44. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. Frank had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 44. 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. Frank had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 44. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 9.3% of these deaths in CA, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 12%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Coronado Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.6% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-E
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