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Bobby Lee Byrd Jr.
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Gender
Male
Age
40 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
12/14/2021
Location
US-19E and Newdale Church Road Burnsville NC 28714 Yancey
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
A chase started in Mitchell County and ended in Yancey County. Trooper Kevin Glenn was attempting to put out a tire deflation device around 4:25 p.m. in the area of U.S. 19 and Newdale Church Road in Yancey County when he was shot. The alleged shooter, Bobby Lee Byrd Jr., was killed some time later in a crash.
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Alleged Responsible Party
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
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