Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Federal Hill Murder

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One of the men responsible for the death of Cameran Holt, 19, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday. Alexis Cancel-Soto was found guilty of all counts, including first-degree murder, in connection with Holt's death in October 2024. Prosecutors said Holt was shot while sitting in a car in a parking lot and died days later. Two other defendants in the case are still awaiting trial.

Why it matters

This sentencing is part of an ongoing effort by Baltimore authorities to address violent crime in the city, particularly in neighborhoods like Federal Hill. The murder of Cameran Holt, a young victim, has deeply impacted the local community.

The details

Alexis Cancel-Soto was found guilty of first-degree murder and other charges related to the October 2024 shooting death of 19-year-old Cameran Holt. Prosecutors said Holt was sitting in a car in a parking lot when she was shot, and she died days later from her injuries. Two other defendants are still awaiting trial in connection with Holt's murder.

• Cameran Holt was shot and killed in October 2024.
• Alexis Cancel-Soto was found guilty in September 2025.
• Cancel-Soto was sentenced to 30 years in prison on March 20, 2026.

What’s next

The two other defendants in the case are still waiting to go to trial.