James Byrd

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Case Description
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A man is shot to death inside his home
On August 16, 2016, 24-year-old James Edward "Scooter" Byrd was fatally shot in his home in St. Stephens Church, Virginia. According to reports, multiple individuals entered Byrd’s residence during the early hours of the morning. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found Byrd had been shot several times and was pronounced dead. Despite an extensive investigation by the King and Queen County Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police, no arrests have been made in connection with Byr ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Byrd

    October 16, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    St. Stephens Church

    VA

    2016-08-16

    24

    James

    Byrd

    Black

    Brown

    6'0

    320 lbs

    10/07/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (1)
    I am devastated to hear about the tragic death of James. We were friends and this news has left me h... ...Read More
    10/12/2023