Norton Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 16, 1895
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 16, 1895
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Chief Osborn was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man at a dance. The suspect was discovered two days later by a posse, asleep in a culvert, near Ore Mines, Appalachian Furnace. He was returned to the Wise County Jail.