# Former LSU star Demetrius Byrd arrested after alleged bus knife threat

Former LSU football star Demetrius Byrd was arrested after allegedly pulling a knife on a bus and asking "Who wants to die?" The incident reportedly occurred on a public bus, with Byrd facing charges related to the threat. As a former college athlete, the arrest draws attention but remains a local crime story with limited wider impact.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/former-lsu-star-demetrius-byrd-arrested-allegedly-pulling-knife-bus-who-wants-die) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:14:10 -0400

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/05/former-pakistani-minister-arrested-alleged-child-rape-1990s-manchester) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:30:48 GMT