Governor Gavin Newsom ordered flags in the state capitol to be lowered to half-staff to honor Joshua Byrd, a state parole officer who was gunned down at his Oakland office on Thursday by a career criminal who was released from prison less than two weeks ago.“This is a heartbreaking loss. Agent Byrd served with integrity and courage — and we’re forever grateful. We are keeping his family in our prayers and we join the men and women of CDCR in mourning this tragedy,” Newsome said. Byrd, 40, a married father of three, was executed at his office within the Division of Adult Parole…..