SHREVEPORT, La. — The Shreveport community is mourning the tragic loss of 17-year-old Cameron Ballentine, who was fatally shot early Sunday morning in the Martin Luther King Jr. neighborhood. The shooting occurred in the 3300 block of Bond Drive, and Ballentine was transported to Ochsner LSU Health, where he was pronounced dead at 12:54 a.m. on August 31, 2025.
Cameron was remembered by family and friends as a bright, kind-hearted young man with big dreams and a promising future. His untimely death has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
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The Shreveport Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is urging anyone with information to come forward. This tragedy marks the 25th homicide in Shreveport in 2025, underscoring the ongoing impact of gun violence in the community.
Neighbors and loved ones remember Cameron not only as a victim but as a vibrant young individual whose warmth, hope, and spirit left a lasting impression. His legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who cherished him.