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Police Officer William Green | Detroit Police Department, Michigan Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer

William Green

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Monday, March 29, 1982

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: 10 years

Badge # 649

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/29/1982

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Convicted of manslaughter

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Officer William Green was shot and killed when he and his partner approached a group of teenagers on a street corner to question them.

The suspect was convicted of manslaughter in connection with Officer Green's death.

Officer Green had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his two children, mother, and sisters.

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Dad you were a great man, a true hero. There have been few like you and none will ever fill your shoes. You passed away so young that you never got to see me become a man. I just hope that I can be half the man that you were. Like Lesa said, Our lives haven't been the same without you.

Dewan Swett
Son
January 6, 2012

 

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