Edward Byrne | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 21, 1966 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 1988 (aged 22) New York City, U.S. |
| Police career | |
| Department | New York City Police Department (NYPD) |
| Service years | 1986–1988 |
| Rank | 1986 – Commissioned as a police officer |
| Badge no. | 14072 |
Edward Byrne (February 21, 1966 – February 26, 1988) was a police officer in the New York City Police Department who became well known in the United States after he was murdered in the line of duty.
Byrne's father had also been an NYPD officer. Byrne had joined the NYPD on July 15, 1986, and was stationed in the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica, Queens. Prior to joining the NYPD, Byrne was in the New York City Transit Police.