One Convicted in Deadly Federal Hill Crossfire Shooting

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One of three men convicted in the killing of 19-year-old Cameran Holt in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood is set to be sentenced today. Holt was caught in the crossfire of a shootout while sitting in her car in a parking lot in 2024, and died of her injuries two weeks later. Alexis Cancel-Soto was convicted of first-degree murder for pulling out a gun and firing about 40 rounds during a fight with a group of men.

Why it matters

The deadly shooting in Federal Hill, a popular Baltimore neighborhood, highlighted the ongoing gun violence issues in the city and the tragic impact on innocent bystanders. Holt's death prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws and better conflict resolution programs to prevent such senseless acts of violence.

The details

Alexis Cancel-Soto got into a fight with a group of men, pulled out a gun, and then began firing about 40 rounds. Two other men were also convicted in the shooting. Holt, her sister, and her cousin were in her car - none of whom had anything to do with the fight.

• The shooting occurred in a Federal Hill parking lot in 2024.
• Cameran Holt died of her injuries two weeks after the shooting.

What’s next

Alexis Cancel-Soto is set to be sentenced today for his role in the deadly shooting.