Justin Hardeway Sr., a 31-year-old African American male from Houston, TX, was tragically shot and killed on May 7, 2017. He was found in the breezeway of an apartment complex in the Greenspoint area after residents reported hearing gunshots. Despite the investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with his death, and the case remains unsolved.
The circumstances surrounding Justin Hardeway Sr.'s death have led to significant grief and frustration for his family.
His son, Justin Hardeway Jr., was also murdered seven years later, on July 11, 2024, in a separate incident in southeast Houston. The younger Hardeway was shot while sleeping in an apartment, and the case is also unsolved. The family has been vocal about their desire for justice and answers regarding both tragic deaths.
The Houston Police Department has continued to investigate both cases, urging anyone with information to come forward. Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators in both incidents. The community has rallied around the Hardeway family, demanding answers and calling for an end to the violence plaguing the city.
The unsolved nature of both murders has left the Hardeway family in a state of perpetual mourning and has highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in Houston. The family's grief is compounded by the fact that both father and son were killed in similar tragic circumstances, adding to the emotional toll on those left behind.
