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Balloon release | More than 100 people gathered in Harrisburg to remember 17-year-old Camar Cordero.Harrisburg community holds vigil for teen killed after getting off school bus More than 100 people gathered at the corner of North Sixth and Emerald streets in Harrisburg to honor 17-year-old Camar Cordero, who was shot and killed last week as he got off a school bus, according to family members and community leaders at the vigil.The Harrisburg Bureau of Police said Cordero was killed Friday and identified the suspect as 16-year-old Jeremiah Moran.During the memorial, mourners counted down from 10 and released balloons while saying, “We love you, Camar.” Grief and confusion at the vigil Family members described the shooting as a senseless act of violence.Pastors and community members at the gathering said the event was filled with love, but also confusion over how the killing could have happened.Cordero was a high school junior and an aspiring tattoo artist who enjoyed video games and music, and was devoted to his mother, speakers said.Cordero’s uncle, Michael Hill, said the loss has been devastating.“(Camar) draws and everything.I just don't know what to say.I'm hurting.My nieces hurting,” said Hill.“It’s just heartbreaking to see this happen to young kids.I just I just don't know what to say.” Harrisburg Police Commissioner Thomas Carter, state Rep.Dave Madsen and state Sen.Patty Kim attended and said attention needs to turn to preventing another deadly shooting.“We have to show support for the community and the family and show solidarity and unity in this time of loss," said Rep.Officials and community offer support Pastors and community members also shared information about services available to help those affected by the shooting.After the release, Harrisburg Bureau of Police Commissioner Thomas Carter said he wants to reinstate a program, similar to two years ago, offering Harrisburg youth a chance to turn in guns.“I want to challenge them, for anybody who would contact me to surrender a firearm.There will be no questions asked," said Carter.“We have to do better to make Harrisburg a safer place that our youth don't feel that they have to carry guns.” Community clergy and leaders from local churches also spoke, saying memorials for shooting victims happen far too often and offering support in churches and on the streets.“Resources for mental health, for grieving, for being able to come together in safe spaces.Our churches are right in the heart of the city.So they're safe spaces for our young people.Any adults that come too," said Brenda Alton, director of spiritual care services at UPMC Central Pennsylvania.