The person at the center of this case
James Edward 'Scooter' Byrd, 24
Cold Case · Open
JAMES EDWARD "SCOOTER" BYRD
James Edward 'Scooter' Byrd, 24, was shot and killed during a home invasion in rural Newtown, Virginia on August 16, 2016. Multiple individuals entered his home during early morning hours and shot him several times. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The FBI Richmond Field Office and King and Queen County Sheriff's Office are seeking information to identify those responsible.
Newtown, Virginia
🏛️ FBI Richmond Field Office and King and Queen County Sheriff's Office
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Case Summary
James Edward 'Scooter' Byrd, 24, was shot and killed during a home invasion in rural Newtown, Virginia on August 16, 2016. Multiple individuals entered his home during early morning hours and shot him several times. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The FBI Richmond Field Office and King and Queen County Sheriff's Office are seeking information to identify those responsible.
Timeline of Events
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2016-08-16
early morning hoursMurder of James Edward Byrd
James Edward 'Scooter' Byrd was shot and killed when several people entered his home. Deputies arrived and found him shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Multiple individuals responsible for entering the home and shooting Byrd
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evidence
Lead #2Multiple gunshot wounds
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Lead #3Motive and identities of perpetrators unknown
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:300
Started:August 16, 2016 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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