Mother Holds Vigil for Slain Teen Cameron Ballentine

Community gathers to honor 17-year-old as killer remains at large

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Shannon Ballentine and the group Moms on a Mission organized a vigil to honor her 17-year-old son Cameron Ballentine, who was recently killed. The vigil was held at the Quick Pack Grocery, a place that had personal meaning for Cameron. A $3,000 reward is being offered for tips leading to an arrest in Cameron's unsolved murder case.

Why it matters

The vigil highlights the community's grief and desire for justice in the wake of a tragic and unsolved killing of a young person. It also underscores the ongoing challenges of gun violence and unsolved murders that many families and neighborhoods face.

The details

Shannon Ballentine chose the Quick Pack Grocery as the site of the vigil because it was a place her son Cameron frequented and enjoyed when he was younger. She worked at the store when he was just a year old. Despite her initial reluctance to accept support, Shannon said the community's presence and condolences have been meaningful during this difficult time.

  • The vigil was held on March 8, 2026.

The players

Shannon Ballentine

The mother of 17-year-old Cameron Ballentine, who organized the vigil to honor her slain son.

Moms on a Mission

A community group that co-organized the vigil with Shannon Ballentine.

Cameron Ballentine

The 17-year-old victim whose life was tragically taken, and who was remembered at the vigil.

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What they’re saying

“I needed it, I really needed the support. At first, I was stubborn, I didn't want to talk to anyone, I didn't want it. I just wanted to deal with it by myself, but the truth is that it's overwhelming to lose a child. So I needed it.”

— Shannon Ballentine, Mother of Cameron Ballentine (KSLA)

“They should surrender themselves and they will be caught.”

— Shannon Ballentine, Mother of Cameron Ballentine (KSLA)

What’s next

The $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in Cameron Ballentine's murder case remains in effect, and police continue to investigate the unsolved killing.

The takeaway

The vigil organized by Shannon Ballentine and Moms on a Mission underscores the profound grief and search for justice that families and communities face when a young life is tragically taken. It serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing challenges of gun violence and unsolved murders that plague too many neighborhoods.