On the evening of May 2, 2014, Kerry Hardy, a 46-year-old Black male, was found shot to death in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred in the 1200 block of 6th Avenue North, where first responders discovered Hardy with gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time of his death, Hardy was a respected motivational speaker and Christian author.
Hardy was a native of the Birmingham area, having been raised in the Hillman Estates community and
graduating from John Carroll High School. He had found a passion for motivational speaking and had authored several books. He was actively engaged in his career with multiple speaking engagements and other projects in development at the time of his death.
Details regarding any motive or circumstances leading to the shooting have not been made public. Online sources and news reports available do not contain information about any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the murder of Kerry Hardy. The case remains unsolved.