Destiny Kamara Tucker, 27, was found with gunshot wounds inside a residence in the 3900 block of Cullen Street in Winston-Salem and was pronounced dead at the scene on September 11, 2025. Investigators described the shooting as an isolated incident.

Family notices and funeral arrangements through Hooper Funeral Home noted she was born in Winston-Salem on October 7, 1997, and remembered for her humor, creativity, and time on Parkland High School’s Lady Mustangs basketball team. A service was held at Goler Memorial AME Zion Church on September 19, 2025.

Detectives identified a suspect known to the victim and on September 19, 2025 charged 22-year-old Jaheim Bennett with murder in Tucker’s death. Additional charges listed with the arrest included felony possession of a stolen firearm, possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a felon; authorities also cited outstanding warrants out of New York and said the investigation remained active.

Anyone who knew Destiny or has information about what happened on Cullen Street is asked to contact Winston-Salem police or Crime Stoppers.