Four teenagers have been charged in the August 21 drive-by shooting death of 16-year-old Cameron Frierson, killed around 10:30 p.m. after a football game at Pearl-Cohn High School in Nashville. The suspects, ages 16, 17, 17 and 18, each face criminal homicide and conspiracy charges. Police say all four were inside the white sedan from which shots were fired, and investigators say the motive is still under review.
Cameron was a Hunters Lane High School student, the oldest of seven siblings, and a teenager with a plan. His mother says he worked two jobs and hoped to earn an HVAC degree and own his own business one day. Family members describe him as a happy kid who loved football, cars and fashion. “I miss him so much,” his mother Brittany said. “I miss the laugh and his smile.” She also made a point that’s difficult to shake: no parent should worry that a child won’t come home from a school game.
That sentiment travels well beyond Nashville. Here on the Suncoast, Friday night lights, Little League diamonds and spring training stadiums are where our community gathers. Gun violence near schools and youth sporting events raises hard questions about teen conflict, access to weapons, and what prevention actually looks like. What do you think our communities should be doing to keep kids safe at youth events? Let us know in the comments or give us a call on the air.
