Osburn was a suspect in a murder investigation of a woman in Lincolnton. During a traffic stop, he attempted to shoot an officer and then fled into the Lantern Ridge apartment complex. There was a standoff for hours. Then Osburn exited the complex with a weapon and fired at officers. Police returned fire and killed Osburn.
Victim's Name: Anthony Ray Osburn
Agency Responsible: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: March 28, 2014
County: Lincoln
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban