Charles D. Byrd Jr., a 55-year-old man from Easley, South Carolina, was fatally shot in his home on May 25, 2023. The Pickens County Sheriff's Office responded to a call and found Byrd deceased from a gunshot wound. The investigation into his death quickly led to a suspect, his 20-year-old stepson.
Authorities identified the suspect and arrested him in connection with the shooting. He was subsequently charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
The motive for the shooting has not been publicly released. The case is expected to proceed through the court system.
