Murray, whose father was also a Daily News photographer who died at an early age, said he started taking pictures for local news outlets when he was 9.
He's been a Daily News staff photographer since 1993, and, like Burke, has reported on a lot, including the "Son of Sam" serial killer in 1977 and the attacks on 9/11. He got to the scene of Eric Garner's death before Burke did.
"I was the first guy there," Murray said in a New York accent.
He said he had tracked down the witness who shot the video of Garner's death. "Within 10 minutes, I got the whole story," he said, adding that the witness' friend took him to the witness' apartment, where he found the guy sitting on his bicycle.
As Burke said, "Kenny's money, bro." And the feeling seemed mutual.
"Burke is the best reporter in New York City," Murray said. "When he's with me, I know I'm getting my story in the paper."
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