On a tragic Mother's Day morning, May 8, 2016, the life of Antonio Lavell Buckson, a 38-year-old African-American male, was cut short by violence in Baltimore, Maryland. In the early hours, as he was getting into his car in the 600 block of North Decker Street after visiting someone in East Baltimore, an unknown assailant shot him multiple times. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene. His death, occurring on a day meant for celebrating family, brought immense heartbreak to his loved ones.
Antonio, the youngest of four brothers, was remembered by his family as a funny and sociable man who loved to make people laugh. A truck driver by profession, he was a beloved figure who cherished spending time with his family, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, where they would reminisce about the 'good old days.' His sister recalled their last conversation on the day before his murder, ending with an exchange of 'I love you,' a final memory she holds onto. Beyond his immediate family, Antonio was also known as a prominent and much-loved figure in the Baltimore ballroom community, where he was known as Tony Karan.
In the years following Antonio Buckson's death, his case has remained unsolved, with no arrests made and no suspects publicly identified. The Baltimore Police Department has investigated the homicide, and a reward of up to $2,000 has been offered by Metro Crime Stoppers for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Despite the passage of time, his family continues to seek justice and answers, expressing frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation. They have made public appeals in the hope that someone will come forward with the information needed to bring closure to their profound loss.
