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Hundreds Honor Camila Mendoza Olmos at Candlelight Vigil in San Antonio

The gathering followed the medical examiner's ruling of suicide after a weeklong search.

Overview

  • Several hundred people gathered at Wildhorse Sports Park for a candlelit memorial and balloon release organized by the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation.
  • The family thanked neighbors, volunteers, law enforcement and supporters, expressing hope that Camila’s story will encourage people in crisis to seek help.
  • Authorities said her death was ruled a suicide after her body was found Tuesday near her home following days of searching.
  • The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation announced fundraising to assist with funeral expenses and a memorial tree in her name through the Trees for Peace Youth Gun Violence Memorial.
  • NAMI Greater San Antonio reported a surge in calls that its executive director partly linked to heightened awareness following the case.