JAMES EDWARD "SCOOTER" BYRD
Date of case
8/16/2016
Country
United States
State / Province
Virginia
City
Saint Stephens Church
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Richmond Field Office and the King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for the death of James Edward “Scooter” Byrd, 24, of Newtown, Virginia. He was shot and killed when several people entered his home during the early morning hours of August 16, 2016. When deputies arrived at the house in rural Newtown, Virginia, Byrd was found to have been shot several times and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Reward
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the death of James Edward "Scooter" Byrd.
Last updated: 5/30/2026