Joshua Orion Hardy was 52 when he was killed at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on May 31, 2019. He worked for the city as an engineering technician and was one of twelve people killed in the mass shooting at his workplace.

The attacker, identified in reports as DeWayne Craddock, was described as a longtime disgruntled city employee who opened fire on colleagues and was killed in a shootout with police; no arrest or trial took place. Neighbors remembered Joshua Hardy as kind, devout, meticulous and quietly helpful — noted for actions such as mowing a neighbor’s lawn without being asked. His death left a significant void in the neighborhood.

If anyone knew Joshua Hardy or has information about his life and work at the municipal center, please share what you know.