Vigil held to honour Cameron Thompson, an 18-year-old trans woman shot dead before Christmas

A vigil has been held to honour Cameron Thompson, an 18-year-old trans woman who was shot dead in December in what her family believes to be a hate crime.

The family of Thompson have since thanked those who have shown support since the murder of the Alabama local who was known for her contagious smile and outgoing personality.

“A majority was strangers, so that definitely is so sweet and so nice,” said Thompson’s aunt, Tara Maneice.

“We still see that even throughout these tragic circumstances that there are people who are loving and kind and just want to spread love, and care about what we are going through as a family.”

“My sister has been really going through it and so this means the world to her,” added Maneice.

“It is so important and so nice that the community have joined together to celebrate someone they did not know,” expressed Maneice.

Thompson was shot and killed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in December. It was reported that Thompson was shot in the back shortly after midnight on Monday, December 16. A suspect, who was known by Cameron, was subsequently arrested and charged.