KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Auburn Knightdale Road Bridge will soon be renamed to honor fallen Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd.

It's been three years since Byrd was shot and killed by brothers Alder Marin-Sotelo and Arturo Marin-Sotelo. The case is set for trial in September of 2026.

Wake County commissioners and the NCDOT approved the name change at the request of the sheriff's office. A bridge dedication ceremony will take place on Friday morning.

A former co-worker of Deputy Byrd, Lt. David Bradford, described him as a "good guy" who was always willing to help, saying, "We miss him, and this is a great way to honor him."

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