Fatal shooting of corrections officer during training exercise investigated as reckless homicide [Video]

PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ/Gray News) – The death of a lieutenant during a training exercise at a gun range is being investigated as a reckless homicide, according to officials in Ohio.

Lt. Rodney Osborne, 43, was shot and killed during a training exercise at the tactical firing range at the Correctional Training Academy in Pickaway County on April 9.

Initially, officials described the death as a “tragic accident,” but it is now being investigated as a reckless homicide.

Officials confirmed on Monday that another employee was placed on paid administrative leave on April 10 as Ohio State Highway Patrol began investigating the death.

Osborne worked with the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville for 13 years.

The facility had just named Osborne as their Employee of the Year the week before his death.

A family member described Osborne as “one of the best men you could ever ask for” and a great father …