Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd

Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd | California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd | California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd | California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd | California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

End of Watch Thursday, July 17, 2025

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Joshua Lemont Byrd

Parole Agent Joshua Byrd was shot and killed in the Division of Adult Parole Operations at 7717 Edgwater Drive in Oakland shortly before 1:00 p.m.

Agent Byrd was transported to Highland Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The shooter, a parolee who was released from prison a week and a half earlier, fled the scene, taking a bus and later stealing a car. He was apprehended and will be charged with first-degree murder.

Agent Byrd had served with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour 11 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender In custody

parolee, convicted felon

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