Parole denied to man convicted in 2003 shooting of county police officer

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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The Maryland Parole Board has denied parole to a man convicted in the 2003 shooting of a Montgomery County police officer during a traffic stop in downtown Silver Spring, according to county police.

Terrence Green is serving a life sentence, plus 20 years, after being convicted in 2005 of attempted murder in the shooting of police officer Kyle Olinger on Aug. 13, 2003, according to police and published reports.

The commission's decision followed appearances by Police Chief Marcus Jones and Olinger's widow, Jeana Olinger, who argued against Green's release, police said in a statement.

Olinger was on routine patrol just after midnight that August night when he stopped a car containing Green and two other men, police said. Green then shot Olinger in the neck.

The injury left Olinger paralyzed from the chest down, police said. He retired in 2007 and died at age 53 in April 2019.

“The crime he committed against fire [officer] Kyle Olinger was so destructive that Green should serve the remainder of his sentence. Green’s actions not only resulted in the death of Officer Olinger, but also resulted in 15 years of torment endured by Officer Olinger and his family,” Jones said in a statement.

The police department's statement said it supports the commission's decision and “remains committed to honoring the memory and sacrifice of Officer Kyle Olinger,” noting that “despite his injuries, Officer Olinger continued to serve of inspiration and testimony of resilience until his death”.