Second man charged in officer's murder

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - The Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney has charged a second suspect in the murder of Norfolk police officer Victor Decker.

Decker was found dead two years ago near a gentlemen's club on Oceana Boulevard. This summer  Raymond Perry was charged with Decker's murder. 

Macie Pridgen with the Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney's Office said Kareem Hasson Turner was arraigned and charged with second degree murder in Decker's death on Friday. Court documents also show Turner was charged with robbing a residence the same day Decker's body was found on Oct. 26, 2010.

Business owners who knew Decker from his Granby Street patrols say they want justice in his death. It's been two years since his death, but many business owners on Granby Street say the pain lingers.

"It took a toll on us on the restaurant, the community, the regular customers, and employees here at 'Hell's Kitchen' It was a huge loss. We still feel it even today," Hell's Kitchen owner, Ginger Davenport said.

"He's really, really, really missed. There will never be anyone else like him around here," said Alexander Laws, a Hell's Kitchen employee.

News of a second arrest in Decker's murder has brought a renewed desire for justice in his death.

"I hope they find every single person linked to this, and I hope they all pay," said Davenport.

"We want to know that our friend didn't die in vain," said Laws.

But, no arrest or time passed could ever erase the pain felt by the of this officer, father, and friend.

"It could be 25 years later, it wouldn't be different. He was a beautiful man, and a great person. He helped everyone out no matter what the cost.

Perry is currently in South Carolina serving time for a string of violent robberies. He maintains his innocence.  Turner is now behind bars in a Virginia Beach jail.

Turner's arrest brings back painful emotions for business owners on Granby Street in Norfolk, the area Decker patrolled before his death.

"He was never out for himself," said Alexander Laws, of Hell's Kitchen on Granby Street. "He was always looking out for somebody; that's why justice has to be served. I don't get it. It hurts, and his absence is still felt."

Turner is now in custody and scheduled to appear in court Dec. 14.

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