In the pre-dawn hours of Mother's Day, May 8, 2016, a life was tragically cut short on Decker Avenue in East Baltimore. Antonio Buckson, a 38-year-old Black man, was shot and killed under circumstances that remain a mystery. A lifelong resident of Baltimore and a truck driver by trade, Antonio was remembered by his family as a sociable and funny man who cherished his loved ones. He was the youngest of four brothers, and his death left a gaping hole in the heart of his family.
The day before his death, Antonio had a conversation with his sister, Anita, exchanging 'I love yous' for what would be the last time. He had been out overnight in East Baltimore when he was murdered, just a month shy of his 39th birthday. The news of his death was a devastating blow to his family, who continue to mourn his loss deeply. His sister described the pain as feeling like her heart had been ripped out, a sorrow that has not diminished with the passing years.
Despite the passage of time, no arrests have been made in Antonio Buckson's murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. His case is one of over 300 homicides that occurred in Baltimore that year, and it remains unsolved. The Baltimore Police Department has not classified his case as cold, and the investigation is technically still open. For Antonio's family, the lack of answers and closure is a constant source of pain. They have made public appeals for anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Metro Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case. The family holds onto the hope that one day they will know who took their beloved brother and son from them and why.
