Tazewell County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, March 20, 1927
Add to My HeroesRobert Chapman "Chap" Osborne
Officer Robert Chapman Osborne was shot and killed while attempting to search a car for whiskey in Richlands.
As he approached the car, he exchanged shots with one of the occupants. Officer Osborne was struck in the head and killed instantly.
Officer Osborne, who had lost his left arm in a mining accident many years earlier, had served as the county's prohibition officer for 5 years, and had a total of 19 years in law enforcement.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsIt's shocking to me that nobody has wrote a reflection for officer osborne in over 15 years. Just to make sure he isn't entirely forgotten, i'll pay my respects. Officer Osborne, i'm sorry for what happened to you that day many years ago, as your death wasn't needed. However, since this happened in the 1920s and your killer was acquited, i'm sure he is suffering in the afterlife because he is most likely deceased by now, which means that karma caught up to him. Also, i can tell you were a strong man, because you spent nearly 20 years in law enforcement while losing your left arm, meaning you had that in you. Other than that, i'm sure you're resting peacefully in the afterlife, and that your killer has died aswell, as of this year. Rest Well Mr. Osborne
Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line
May 12, 2025
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