Destiny Mischellene Pemelton, 28, of Harlingen, Texas, was shot to death on July 2, 2021, while attempting to escape from the car of an acquaintance. Two other men, including a U.S. Marshal, were also shot while trying to help her escape. Destiny was a registered nurse, born July 22, 1992, and is survived by her 21-month-old son, Landon Gene Pemelton, and her family.

The suspect named in the shooting is 27-year-old Eduardo Zamora, identified as her ex-boyfriend. He reportedly shot Destiny at a gas station in Harlingen and fled into Mexico, where he was later killed in a shootout with Mexican police in the border town of Río Bravo, Tamaulipas. Zamora also wounded a Cameron County sheriff’s deputy and a U.S. Marshal during the incident. Authorities have not disclosed a motive.

Anyone who knew Destiny, her movements that day, or who has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.