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Resided:
KY, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Oct. 09, 1927
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 50 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Martin Police Dept.
KY
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
KY
USA
Sun. Oct. 09, 1927
Summary:
Chief Bill Osborne and his 17-year-old son were shot and killed by a man who was seeking revenge against the chief for a previous shooting. The chief had shot and wounded the suspect's uncle the previous week while attempting to arrest him.
The man went to Chief Osborne's home and opened fire without warning, killing Chief Osborne and mortally wounding his son. Despite the wound, the was able to return fire and fatally shot the suspect.
Chief Osborne was survived by his wife and 12 children.
