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Jerry Hardy III

Death by Force
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On a Sunday afternoon in Washington, D.C., the life of 19-year-old Jerry Hardy III was tragically cut short. The young Black man was fatally shot on June 23, 2024, in the 200 block of 37th Place, Southeast. At approximately 2:11 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting and discovered Hardy on the sidewalk, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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    Victim Details

    Jerry Hardy III

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2024-06-23

    19

    Jerry

    Hardy III

    11/15/2025

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