Victor Floyd Hardy, a 33-year-old man from Winston-Salem, NC, tragically passed away on January 10, 2022, from a gunshot wound. Hardy was found unresponsive on Patterson Avenue early that morning and was pronounced dead at the scene by Forsyth County EMS. The Winston-Salem Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division took over the case, and Hardy's next of kin was notified.
Following an investigation, police charged two men in connection with Hardy's death.
Matthew Logan West, 24, was charged with murder, and Joshua Michael Atkins, 31, was charged with attempted first-degree murder. Both suspects were already in custody on unrelated charges at the time of their arrests. The case remains under investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department.
Victor Floyd Hardy was remembered as a beloved father, son, brother, and grandson. He was the youngest of four children and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were held at Welcome Door Baptist Church in Kernersville, with burial at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown.
The circumstances surrounding Hardy's death have deeply affected the community, and the ongoing legal proceedings continue to draw attention. The investigation into his murder is a priority for local law enforcement, and efforts to bring justice for Hardy and his family are ongoing.
