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William Hardy

Death by Force
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William Hardy, aged 54, tragically lost his life on April 3, 2017, in Cheektowaga, a suburb of Buffalo, NY. The incident occurred at the home of his son, SirWilliam Hardy, who was later charged with his father's murder. According to police reports, SirWilliam used a rifle to shoot his father, who had been visiting from California. The authorities quickly determined that the shooting was intentional, leading to SirWilliam's arrest and subsequent charge of second-degree murder. Despite the serious ...Read More
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  • wivb.com: Son accused of killing his father in Cheektowaga
  • Cheektowaga Police: Man Shot and Killed by Son - Spectrum News
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    Victim Details

    William Hardy

    Male

    Black / African American

    Buffalo

    NY

    2017-04-03

    54

    William

    Hardy

    11/09/2025

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