WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The heroic act by one man to defend a young mother as she was being assaulted resulted in his murder. Now, his killer has been held accountable.
In the early morning hours of Aug. 22, 2023, 32-year-old Marcus Thurman witnessed a fight between Stephen Herring, 26, and a woman. The fight became physical, with Herring assaulting the woman as her baby was nearby in a stroller.
Thurman came to the young woman’s defense, chasing her assailant off. The relief was short-lived as Herring, enraged by the intervention, had returned with a knife.
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In one swift and vicious movement, Herring stabbed Thurman in his heart, according to a release. He then fled as the woman and onlookers rushed to the body, trying to render help…