As he spoke with one the occupants a struggle ensued and Lieutenant Greene was shot. 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. The shooter and another suspect were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. The third suspect was convicted of ro
bbery conspiracy and sentenced to 5 years to life. 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. Our Foundation was created in 2015 by Coronado Police Officers Ralphy Garcia, Jonathan Tippin, and Brian Wray. A yearly golf tournament is held to raise funds for Officers which are injured or killed in the line of duty.