Todd Scott Denied Parole for 1988 Murder of NYPD Officer Edward Byrne

The decision reflects ongoing efforts to honor the sacrifice of officers and combat drug-related crime.

Todd Scott, convicted in the 1988 murder of NYPD Officer Edward Byrne, has been denied parole.
The murder, a result of a drug gang's retaliation, marked a notorious period of crime during NYC's crack epidemic.
Byrne was guarding a witness's home against a drug kingpin when he was killed, sparking national outrage.
The NYPD continues to honor Byrne's memory, emphasizing no redemption for those who kill police officers.
Two of Scott's accomplices are scheduled for parole hearings later this year, keeping the case in public attention.