Who Killed Destiny Bucknor? BSO Still Looking For Leads After 1 Year

by | Jul 2, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale News | 0 comments

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2024) — One year has passed since Destiny Bucknor tragically lost her life to a bullet and detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office are still actively seeking clues to apprehend the perpetrator.

As Boca Post originally reported, Destiny Bucknor was shot and killed on July 4th, 2023.

The incident took place near the 2900 block of Northwest Eighth Street in Unincorporated Central Broward. Destiny Bucknor, a 19 year old female residing at 3120 N.W. 19th Street in Fort Lauderdale, was fatally shot while riding as a passenger in a convertible Slingshot vehicle driven by an adult male.

The authorities urge anyone with information related to this case to come forward and assist in bringing justice for Destiny Bucknor’s untimely death. A motive for the incident remains unclear. If you have any information regarding this shooting, please reach out to Homicide Detective Steven Novak at 954 321 4325 or use the SaferWatch app to submit a tip. To maintain anonymity, you can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954 493 TIPS (8477), visit browardcrimestoppers.org online or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone within the United States. Anonymous tips that result in an arrest may qualify for a reward of up to $5,000 from Crime Stoppers.

Investigators involved in this case include Homicide Detectives S. Novak and L. Bonhomme from CID, along with Homicide Sergeant W. DeJesus from CID in Unincorporated Central Broward.

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