Special Agent Thomas Joseph Byrne
United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Saturday, August 30, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Incident Location: Louisiana
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 30 years

Special Agent Thomas Byrne succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he was abducted and beaten while attending a conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was returning to his hotel room when he was abducted.

He was found suffering from major trauma 40 blocks from where he was last seen. He was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.

The suspect, Ameal Parker, was apprehended and convicted of assault and robbery and sentenced to 30 years.

Agent Byrne had served with the DEA for 17 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.