The Fourth of July holiday turned into a nightmare for a family in Ft. Lauderdale. A tragic act irrevocably shattered the special bond between a mother and daughter. The Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) is seeking information about a homicide that occurred on July 4, 2023, which has yet to be solved.
According to the BSO, 19-year-old Destiny Bucknor was a passenger in a convertible slingshot when an unidentified individual opened fire as they traveled westbound on Northwest Eight Street in Ft. Lauderdale. Destiny was shot in the 2900 block of the street. The driver rushed her to a local hospital, but tragically, she was pronounced deceased. Destiny was the oldest and only daughter of her mother’s four children. She had bravely fought and overcome lupus, only to have her dreams cut short by a stranger’s bullet.
Her obituary reads: “Destiny was an unstoppable force of light and love, with a vibrant and infectious spirit. She had a remarkable ability to light up a room with her big heart, bright smile, and unparalleled zest for life. Destiny’s aura was captivating. She was more than just a daughter, sister, and friend; she was a beacon of positivity and a haven of comfort. Destiny was our ‘Little Angel.’ As the great Maya Angelou once said: ‘I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.’ Destiny’s courage was her armor, her selflessness was her virtue, and her intelligence was her guiding light.”…