Detective William Osborn, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

Detective William Osborn

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Friday, July 18, 2025

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William Osborn

Detective William Osborn, Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, and Detective Victor Lemus were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training at 1060 North Eastern Street in Los Angeles around 7:30 a.m.

Detective Osborn had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 33 years, assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau. He is survived by his wife, who is also a detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, four sons, and two daughters.

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Age 58
Tour 33 years
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Incident Details

Cause Explosion

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Detective Osborn,

I ran a colors run in honor of you, Detective Eklund, and Detective Lemus. I was really inspired by your incredibly inspiring sacrifice to protect the city of Los Angeles. Thank you for your years of service and sacrifice and I hope that you know you have made the world a much safer and better place.

Recruit Park, Jubin
Class 113, LASD Stars Academy

November 29, 2025