Suspect Arrested In Shooting Death Of Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd

A suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, according to Atlanta Police Department.

Antonio Demetrice Rhynes, 30, was arrested early Friday morning after “evidence and tips from citizens, identified” him as a suspect in Byrd’s homicide investigation, APD said in a statement.

As previously reported, Byrd, who is mostly known for his acting role in Spike Lee films and Set it Off, was shot and killed in Atlanta. Authorities found him with multiple gunshot wounds to the back and pronounced him dead at the scene.

Police said Rhynes was taken into custody by a SWAT team “without incident.” He is facing a felony murder charge. No motive has been revealed.