Metro Nashville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Thursday, September 26, 1963
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 4 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 26, 1963
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Byrd was killed in an automobile accident while involved in a pursuit.
Officer Byrd had served in law enforcement for just under 2.5 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.