Shippensburg University alumnus Steven A. Esworthy, 31, of Harrisburg, was struck on the head with a piece of wood on June 19 while walking home, PennLive reported.
Paramedics pronounced Esworthy dead at the scene, ABC27 reported.
Esworthy, Class of 2007, was the best man at his brother’s wedding the day before. He was walking home alone around 1:30 a.m. Sunday along the 1200 block of Green Street, PennLive reported from police.
Shamir Hunter, 19, of Harrisburg was charged with homocide and robbery by Harrisburg police in connection with Esworthy’s death, PennLive reported
According to authorities, Hunter was searching Esworthy’s pockets after he fell to the ground. Video images showed Hunter stealing from a vehicle around the time, PennLive reported.
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