Officer William T. Osborne, Lancaster Police Department, Ohio

Officer William T. Osborne

Lancaster Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, December 27, 1909

William T. Osborne

Officer William Osborne was shot and killed while conducting a burglary surveillance at the Fairfield County Courthouse at approximately 1:00 am.

He was struck in the leg by a shotgun blast.

Officer Osborne had served with the Lancaster Police Department for six years.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, December 23, 1909
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Not available

burglary, surveillance

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer William T. Osborne of the Lancaster Police Department, Ohio and the additional 63 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 27, 2017