Investigation into Ohio Corrections Officer's Death During Training Deemed Reckless Homicide
Lt. Rodney Osborne fatally shot at training academy, special operations commander on administrative leave.
- Lt. Rodney Osborne was fatally shot on April 9 during a training session at the Ohio Correctional Training Academy.
- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident as a reckless homicide, involving a state employee.
- No charges have been filed yet; the employee's name has been redacted in official reports.
- Osborne had served in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for 13 years and was part of several special response teams.
- The incident was initially described as a 'tragic accident' by state corrections officials.