Destiny Eweka was a 16-year-old male who was fatally shot in Grand Prairie, Texas, on January 4, 2025. Officers responded to reports of gunfire about 1:15 a.m. in the 2400 block of Silverado Trail and found Destiny lying in the street with gunshot wounds; he was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead.

Described by family as bright and ambitious and on track to graduate high school a year early, Destiny’s relatives have set up a fundraiser to cover funeral expenses. Grand Prairie detectives say they are investigating and have not announced any arrests. Investigators believe Destiny may have been engaged in high-risk activity at the time and are asking anyone with information to contact Grand Prairie Police; Grand Prairie Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,500 reward for tips that lead to an arrest.

The community has offered condolences and support to the family, and the shooting has prompted discussions about youth violence and safety in the area. Does anyone have information about that stretch of Silverado Trail or the early-morning hours of January 4 that could help investigators?