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Thomas Jefferson Osborn - Jul. 16, 1895 -
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Resided:
VA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 16, 1895
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept:
Norton Police Dept.
VA
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:
VA
USA
Tue. Jul. 16, 1895
Summary:
Chief Osborn was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man at a dance. The suspect fled Norton following the murder and went to Big Stone Gap where he was arrested by a posse. He was returned to the Wise County Jail.
