Black Trans Teen Cam Thompson Killed in Alabama — Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents

Cam’s death is the 40th reported in 2024 as of December 25.

In a horrifying end of the year turn, violence has claimed another trans teen’s life. Cam Thompson, a Black transgender 18-year-old girl, was shot and killed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on December 16, 2024.

Cam died after being shot in the 600 block of East 35th Avenue shortly after midnight. Capt. Jack Kennedy told CBS 42 a minor has been arrested and charged as an adult in her murder. He has been booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail.

The Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit was called to investigate Thompson’s shooting after her body was discovered near the street in a yard around 1 p.m. on Monday. Captain Kennedy said the motive appears to be related to comments that Thompson posted on social media regarding the suspect’s sexual orientation. “They were having a personal argument between each other, knew each other, and that seems to be the impetus behind this assault and murder.”

Family reports that Cam left their home near midnight on the day she died. Later that day, her mother noticed she had only taken her phone, leaving her purse and other personal items in her room. Cam’s phone went to voicemail.