A beloved parole agent with strong ties to Sacramento is being remembered not only for his dedication to public service but also for the profound impact he had both through his work and through the game he loved.

The killing of Joshua Lemont Byrd, 40, is the first line-of-duty loss for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation since 2018.

Governor Newsom Offers Condolences After State Parole Officer Shot Dead in Oakland originally appeared on L.A. Mag.