Preliminary investigations reveal that a verbal conflict escalated into a physical altercation between Shawn Murphy, 55, of Illinois, and Kevin Noland, 55, of Warsaw. Tragically, Kevin Noland sustained a fatal stab wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene. It is believed that the fatal injury was inflicted by Shawn Murphy.
During the altercation, Robert Hurr, 61, also of Warsaw, intervened, shooting Murphy in the leg. Murphy was treated on the scene by emergency medical personnel before being airlifted to a regional trauma center for further treatment. Murphy will be taken into custody upon his release from medical care.
Robert Hurr was Taken to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office for questioning and has since been released as the investigation continues.
This is an ongoing investigation and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information about this incident to come forward or contact Detective Johns.
