Destiny Faith Wyatt, 24, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, died of a gunshot wound on February 26, 2025. She was born November 3, 2000, in Cleveland County and is survived by her parents, siblings, and children. Deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office were called to Race Path Church Road after the shooting; Destiny died later at a hospital while receiving medical care.

Authorities obtained warrants charging 20-year-old Kenneth Ronald Dixon II with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Destiny’s death. Dixon turned himself in at the Rutherford County Detention Facility, where bond was set at $50,000. Family and community members held a Celebration of Life to mourn her loss.

If anyone has information about the shooting on Race Path Church Road or knew Destiny, please come forward to help the ongoing investigation.