Chief of Police Thomas Jefferson Osborn, Norton Police Department, Virginia

Chief of Police Thomas Jefferson Osborn

Norton Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, July 16, 1895

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Thomas Jefferson Osborn

Chief Osborn was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man at a dance. The suspect was discovered two days later by a posse, asleep in a culvert, near Ore Mines, Appalachian Furnace. He was returned to the Wise County Jail.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Apprehended

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Chief Osborn,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Norton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 16, 2025