Crime & Safety
Pasadena Woman Donates Heart After Fatal Federal Hill Shooting: Report
A Pasadena woman, 19, donated two organs when she died days after a Federal Hill shooting, a report said.
BALTIMORE — A Pasadena woman died last week and donated two organs after she was shot in Baltimore, FOX45 reported Friday.
Mother Roxanne Spath told FOX45 that her daughter, 19-year-old Cameran Holt, was shot in Federal Hill in late October. Spath told Fox45 that Holt, who was in a car with two other people, was caught in the crossfire of a barrage of bullets that sent bystanders running.
The shooting left Holt paralyzed and on life support in shock trauma, FOX45 said.
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"Cameran's bravery is giving someone her big heart and liver tonight- that's how beautiful my baby girl is. She was loved by all, down to the end," Spath said, according to FOX45. "Thank you all again for your prayers and support during this tragic time. We love you all."
The Baltimore Police Department said the shooting happened on Oct. 27 around 3:43 a.m. in the unit block of West Hamburg Street.
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A 28-year-old man was also shot, officers said.
A press release said the 19-year-old female victim, who authorities didn't identify by name, died Thursday in the hospital.
A GoFundMe has raised over $18,600 for Holt's family. The fundraiser is still collecting donations at this link.
To learn more about Holt and her family's response, read FOX45's story.
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