Master Trooper Michael Earl Greene

Master Trooper Michael Earl Greene | Indiana State Police, Indiana
Indiana State Police, Indiana
Master Trooper Michael Earl Greene

Indiana State Police, Indiana

End of Watch Friday, February 5, 1993

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Michael Earl Greene

Master Trooper Michael Greene was shot and killed when he stopped to question two men he observed urinating along the side of Interstate 65 in Marion County.

Master Trooper Greene learned that both men were wanted for outstanding warrants, and while handcuffing one suspect, the other suspect shot and killed him. One offender was convicted of reckless homicide and has since been released from prison. The shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in 1995, but while awaiting execution, he died in prison in 2007.

Master Trooper Greene was an Indiana National Guard veteran who had served with the Indiana State Police for over 16½ years and was assigned to the Indianapolis post. Master Trooper Greene was survived by his son and daughter.

In 2008, a Memorial Mile was designated on Interstate 65 in Marion County in his honor.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 16 years, 7 months
  • Badge 565
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
  • Offender Died in prison waiting execution

suspicious person

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Trooper Green is buried at a small cemetery near my home. In the summer I walk there often with my dog. I remember the day he was killed I was going SB on I65 and saw 20+ police cars flying north. I knew that had to be an officer down. I think of him every time I drive by where he gave his life to serve and protect. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Greg Allen
Lebanon IN resident

February 5, 2026

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