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Edward R. “Eddie” Byrne was just 22 years old—a rookie cop from a family of cops—when his life was taken in a random, brutal murder. While on duty protecting a witness, Byrne was ambushed and shot in the head five times by members of a New York City street gang who had been ordered to kill a police officer—any police officer.
But more than three decades later—the 34th anniversary of his passing was February 26—Byrne’s name and legacy are associated with far more than his tragic death. His life and service are commemorated by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, a federal initiative that has offered unprecedented support for state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies across America.
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