Ex-LSU star Demetrius Byrd arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
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Key Points:
- Former LSU standout Demetrius Byrd was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after an incident on a Miami Beach bus involving a knife and a verbal threat.
- According to the arrest report, Byrd allegedly brandished a silver multi-tool with an open blade and threatened a victim by asking, "Who wants to die?" while approaching him.
- Byrd was granted a $5,000 bond but must appear before a judge due to an outstanding warrant related to a separate domestic violence case.
- Byrd, 40, is known for his football career, including leading Miami-Dade County in receiving yards in high school and making a game-winning touchdown catch for LSU’s 2007 BCS national championship team.
- He finished his college career at LSU with 72 receptions, 1,134 yards, and 11 touchdowns.
