Cameron Eugene Bentley was an 11-year-old boy from Springfield who died on March 12, 2022, after being fatally shot at a home in the 700 block of West Monroe Street. The Sangamon County coroner reported a single shotgun wound to the chest; Cameron was taken to HSHS St. John’s Hospital and pronounced dead at 3:23 p.m. that afternoon. He was born October 2, 2010, and was the son of Kayla M. Tomizoli and Brandon E.

Bentley. Cameron enjoyed watching YouTube and anime and playing Fortnite and Roblox, and was described as friendly and wanting to be friends with everyone he met. Springfield police said the shot was fired by another 11-year-old boy and characterized the incident as appearing accidental. Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright said no charges had been filed at that time and that a full review would follow when police reports were received.

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