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Sailor hit by car, killed after dispute near CP Shuckers in Virginia Beach, police say

Investigators think there was an argument between two men, and that led to the victim, 40-year-old Stephen Murphy, being hit by the car.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A man was killed after being hit by a vehicle near CP Shuckers in Virginia Beach on Tuesday, police said. Family members said the man, 40-year-old Stephen "Tyler" Murphy, was a U.S. Navy sailor.

A spokeswoman with the police department said the crash happened in the 3700 block of Shore Drive around 3:45 a.m. that day.

Investigators think there was a dispute between two men, and that led to Murphy being hit by the car. 

A woman, Lindsey Chapman, was with Murphy and the assault suspect, Joshua Robinson, and the spokeswoman said she helped get him to Sentara Leigh Hospital.

Then, police officers were called to the hospital, and found Murphy with life-threatening head injuries.

Murphy was later transferred to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, but he died from his wounds on July 6.

Family, friends, and hospital staff paid their respects to Murphy in an honor walk at Sentara Norfolk General Friday. His dad, Stephen Murphy, said his son served as a Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman.

"Tyler touched people from the age of 20 to the age of 60. He touched people of all ages and I think it was just a tribute to his personality," Stephen Murphy said.

A service member, a world traveler, a son, and now an organ donor, Stephen Murphy said his son always gave to others.

"As a father, I couldn't be prouder of someone who spent his whole life protecting and at the same time, to give life when he can no longer protect it," he said. "That's humbling for a father."

Murphy's close friends said they don't want his passing to overshadow his service not just to the nation, but to the people close to him.

"He became a best friend...a younger brother that I was able to mentor and guide. I would say his story is not finished," said Murphy's friend, Mike Strock. "He's got more to tell and the lives that he touched and will touch even after his passing will continue to grow."

 

Meanwhile, police said Robinson was charged with malicious assault, and Chapman was charged with accessory after the fact. She had been in the car with Robinson and had failed to report the incident. 

Virginia Beach police said Robinson and Chapman could face more pending charges in connection to Murphy's death.

13News Now reached out to CP Shuckers to see if they have more information about what happened, but we have not yet heard back.

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