Officer William T. Osborne, Lancaster Division of Police, Ohio

Officer William T. Osborne

Lancaster Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, December 27, 1909

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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! Honoring the dedicated service of Officer William T. Osborne of the Lancaster Police Department, Lancaster, Ohio and the additional 80 peace officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

December 27, 2025