Police District 4 reported that at 11:45 p.m. on that date Detective Osborn was walking west on 4th Street, legally crossing John Street, when he was struck by a Ford Coupe traveling at 40 miles per hour. Read the full story
Mrs. Becraft warned, “Don’t go out Walter! You’ll get shot.” Detective Hart explained, “I’ve got to. I’m a cop.” . . . Read the Full Story
Detective Shortt is reported to have died on September 15, 2026 at the age of 89. We will update this obituary as more information is received.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Southern Baptist Church at 3556 Reading Road in Avondale. Masonic rites will be held at 11 a.m. followed immediately by a funeral service from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, at 4521 Spring Grove Avenue.
