Georgia Police Officer Killed in Alleged Ambush

Fulton county, GA - Terrence Avery Green, a veteran Fulton County detective died after being shot in the head by a 32-year old suspect.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired at a house early Wednesday morning. By the time officers arrived the suspect had fled and was roaming the neighborhood.

Shortly after they arrived, the officers came under gun fire,which was later described as an ambush.

Terrence Avery Green, a 22-year veteran was shot in the back of the head, he was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Another officer was shot, but the bullet hit his police radio, and he escaped injury.

The suspect, Amanuel Menghesha was shot and wounded by police and taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition.

The foggy weather condition is being listed as a factor in this case.

Fulton County Chairman, John H. Eaves released a statement, as reported by NBC 11:

This morning I received news that no leader ever wants to hear about the people who serve our citizens. While responding to a call in unincorporated South Fulton this morning, two of our officers were shot by an assailant. Sadly, one of our officers, Detective II Terence Avery Green, died of the injuries he suffered. Detective Green dedicated 22 years of service to our department and the citizens of Fulton County. This is a stark and sad reminder of the hard and dangerous work that our men and women in law enforcement embark upon every time they respond to a call. This is a reminder of the risks our officers face every day on the job. Oftentimes there is little indication of which calls could leave officers facing eminent danger. At this time, I ask that you pray for Detective Green's family as well for the men and women with whom he served