Anthony Osborne, a 22-year-old Black man, was fatally shot on September 12, 2012, in Gary, Indiana. His death, which was the result of a robbery gone wrong, led to the arrest and conviction of a Chicago man, Terrance R. Hawkins.
The incident unfolded as a planned robbery that tragically escalated to murder. Hawkins, along with at least one other individual, had arranged to meet Osborne under the pretense of a drug transaction. Their actual intention was to rob him.
During the commission of the robbery, a struggle ensued, and Osborne was shot. The perpetrators then fled the scene. Osborne, known affectionately as 'Big Ant' to his friends and family, was a graduate of West Side High School and was remembered as a well-liked individual in his community.
The investigation into Osborne's murder led authorities to Terrance R. Hawkins. He was subsequently arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting. The legal proceedings brought to light the details of the planned robbery and the events that led to Osborne's untimely death. The case concluded with Hawkins being found responsible for his role in the crime.
Ultimately, Terrance R. Hawkins was convicted for his involvement in the robbery and murder of Anthony Osborne. He was sentenced to a term of 10 years in prison for robbery resulting in serious bodily injury. An appeal of his conviction was later reviewed by the Indiana Court of Appeals in 2018, but the outcome of that appeal has not been publicly detailed.
