Best known for his roles in Spike Lee films, Byrd was found dead around 1:45 a.m. Saturday morning on the city's southwest side. He had been shot multiple times in the back.
The reward was announced Tuesday. Police have not identified a suspect in the 70-year-old actor's shooting death or said why it may have happened. Byrd was found shot near his home and died before he could be taken to a hospital. Robert Calloway told WSB-TV he found Byrd in a yard and ran to a fire station for help. Calloway didn't know Byrd.Byrd acted in films including “Clockers,” “Chi-Raq,” “Bamboozled,” “He Got Game” and “Da Sweet Blood of Jesus.
Police ask anyone with information to call them or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477, or submit information online at
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