# Killing of James Byrd

Unsolved homicide · 2016 · King and Queen County, Virginia

On August 16th 2016 the King And Queen County Sheriff's Office received A 911 phone call, where the caller stated the victim had been shot inside of the residence. Upon arrival the male who was identified as James "Scooter" Byrd was located inside the residence deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The witness, who was also inside the residence advised they believed to have heard several suspects inside of the…

Original record: https://coldcase.vsp.virginia.gov/?p=772
Case page: https://realjustice.ai/cases/killing-of-james-byrd-va772

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## Sources

1. Virginia State Police record, https://coldcase.vsp.virginia.gov/?p=772


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