Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Monday, August 25, 1952
Add to My HeroesCarlton James Byrd
Officer Carlton Byrd was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a car at the intersection of Granby Street and Thole Street.
He was responding to an emergency fire alarm at the time of the crash.
Officer Byrd was a WWII veteran. He was survived by his wife, four daughters, son, and seven siblings.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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