New York, NY, October 6, 2026 — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has formally requested that the New York State Board of Parole deny any potential release for David McClary, who was convicted in the 1988 assassination of rookie NYPD Officer Edward Byrne. The District Attorney’s office confirmed that a letter detailing this request was sent to the parole board.

Officer Edward Byrne, a newly appointed member of the NYPD, was killed in the line of duty in South Jamaica. At the time of his death, Officer Byrne was assigned to guard a witness involved in a drug case. His assassination brought national attention to the dangers faced by law enforcement officers working to combat drug-related crime.

David McClary was convicted for his role in the killing of Officer Byrne. District Attorney Katz’s letter emphasizes the severity of the crime and advocates for McClary to remain incarcerated. The communication to the parole board underscores the office’s commitment to public safety and its stance on individuals convicted of violent offenses against law enforcement.

The New York State Board of Parole is responsible for determining whether individuals incarcerated for felony offenses are eligible for release back into the community. Their decisions are often based on factors including the nature of the crime, the inmate’s behavior during incarceration, and input from victims’ families and relevant authorities, such as district attorneys’ offices. The outcome of this request regarding David McClary’s parole eligibility has not yet been determined.


Story summarized from the original created by Bill Parry on qns.com, see more information here.

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