Clayton County mother pleads for new information, arrests in her son’s shooting death

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA. – The mother of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Clayton County two years ago is demanding answers that are long overdue.

Kameron Jones was shot and killed at Riverwood Townhouses in October 2022.

Clayton County police have not made any arrests.

“I’m advocating for my son,” said Karena Matthews, Kameron Jones’ mother.

She celebrated the somber anniversary Saturday with family, friends and community activists.

Kameron’s friend, Robert Shaw, 16, was also shot and killed.

Matthews described Kameron as calm and artistic.

“He was shy. He loved art, whether it was music or drawing. He loved to draw,” Matthews said.

Now she hoped to get at least some semblance of justice for her son’s murder.

“I am devastated by the way the Clayton County Police Department is handling this matter,” Matthews said.

FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Eric Mock contacted CCPD about the investigation. They told him there were no updates in the investigation and no one was available over the weekend to answer questions.

Matthews said it has been too long since she received an update from investigators.

“It’s been a year since we interviewed the chief, so we need updates,” she said.

On Saturday, she distributed flyers with information about a $2,000 reward for information to neighbors of the townhouses.

“I just hope that someone comes forward, says something, something that they remember from that time. If they have any evidence to provide, because it could be him or his child next,” Matthews said.

Clayton County community activist Meia Ballinger came out to support Matthews on Saturday, urging people to come forward.

“It’s time for residents to come together and talk. Stop being afraid of being a so-called ‘snitch’ and come out, because it could be your child next time,” Ballinger said.

The family is asking anyone with information to call Clayton County Police Detective Jason Gant at 770-477-3604, or you can report through Crimestoppers by texting “CLAYTONPD” plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES) .