Cameron Abernathy was a missing child from Barrie who is mistaken for the victim of the recent shooting. Here is what happened.
On a shooting incident on Friday in the southeast part of Barrie, a 17 years old boy was killed. The neighbors are terrified and hope that it is not a sign of things to come.
The shooting is believed to be the first homicide in two years. Police are still investigating the incident.
What Happened To Cameron Abernathy?
Cameron Abernathy is a boy from Barrie. In May 2018, he went missing from Yonge Street and Big Bay Point Road area. However, after searching for two days, the police said that he was located and was safe.
There is not much information available about him on the internet. But his name has come forward after a recent killing in Barrie.
Some have speculated that the name of the 17 years old victim is Cameron Abernathy or the missing case may have been related to the security in the area. And they would be right as it was Cameron Abernathy who was shot in his driveway.
Similarly, in 2019, a man from Barrie was stabbed to death. After two years, another murder has taken place in the city which has made the neighborhood panic.
Barrie Shooting Update – Is Cameron Abernathy Dead?
The 17 years old teenager of the Barrie shooting is not identified as Cameron Abernathy but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. However, based on some source, it is possible that it is him.
The officers were called to the area of Hurst Drive and Golden Meadow Road around 6 p.m. Friday.
The 6 neighbors told the media outlet that they heard 10 gunshots come from that property that night. Brayden Uluqsi who lives next door to the apparent homicide said that he was freaking out and panicking as he witnessed something like that right on his doorsteps.
The investigators did not respond to the questions of the media but released a Youtube video. They said it was an isolated incident and there is no risk to public safety.
Nevertheless, the victim’s name and the suspect are not identified yet. Moreover, the police are requesting people to come forward to provide any information related to the incident.
They have told that they will provide updates once the investigations allow them.
Cameron Abernathy Age
Cameron Abernathy was at the age of 13 years when he went missing in 2018. Thus, he should probably be at the age of 16-17 at present.