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Destiny Loper

Case from Saint-petersburg, FL dated Dec 23, 2018

Victim Details

Destiny Loper

Female

White / Caucasian

Saint-petersburg

FL

2018-12-23

17

Destiny

Loper

07/16/2026

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On December 23, 2018, Destiny Loper, a 17-year-old girl from Saint Petersburg, Florida, tragically lost her life in an accidental shooting. The incident occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. while Destiny was in a moving vehicle near Central Avenue and 58th Street. According to reports, a gun accidentally discharged inside the vehicle, striking Destiny. The driver of the vehicle, in a desperate attempt to seek help, drove to the nearest police station on Central Avenue and flagged down an officer. ...
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  • WFLA: 17-year-old girl dead after accidental shooting in St. Petersburg
  • Shooting Death - the St. Petersburg Police Department
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    Has anyone been following the details about the gun that discharged in Destiny's case? I can’t sto... ...Read More
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