On a Monday morning in Washington, D.C., the life of Michael Anthony Hardie was tragically cut short. On October 29, 2007, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Hardie was discovered shot to death in the rear of the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW. The Metropolitan Police Department promptly launched a homicide investigation into his death.
Michael, a male, was a father to a daughter named Dameca Hardie and the son of Denise J. Hardie and William Kurtz, Jr.
In the wake of his death, his family and friends mourned their loss, remembering him through an obituary published in The Washington Post.
The investigation into Michael Hardie's murder remains open. The Metropolitan Police Department has actively sought assistance from the public, offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. His case is listed among the major unsolved homicides for 2007 in the District of Columbia. To date, there have been no publicly announced arrests or naming of any suspects in connection with his killing. The case continues to be handled by the Department's Violent Crimes Branch, awaiting any new leads that might bring justice for Michael and his family.
