On August 16th 2016 the King And Queen County Sheriff's Office received A 911 phone call, where the caller stated the victim had been shot inside of the residence. Upon arrival the male who was identified as James "Scooter" Byrd was located inside the residence deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The witness, who was also inside the residence advised they believed to have heard several suspects inside of the residence during the time of the struggle. After further investigation it was determined that no forced entry was made. The scene was then process by the King and Queen Sheriff's with the Virginia State Police . The victim was then transported to the OCME where this was ruled a homicide. This case is still open an on going, at this time. The murder weapon was later recovered in the city of Richmond, and confirmed by laboratory analysis.