Cameron Duce Dies After Gold Coast Attack

Cameron Duce, a 22-year-old man from Gold Coast, died after suffering severe head injuries from an alleged coward punch by 18-year-old Austin Lewis Blaney Ballard on September 22. His father, Chris Duce, delivered a heartfelt tribute to his son, describing him as a loving and caring individual who did not deserve this fate. Despite medical efforts over a week, Cameron's injuries proved fatal, leading to a police homicide investigation. Ballard has been charged with unlawful striking causing death and was released on bail. The family is seeking assistance from the public for any information related to the incident, emphasizing Cameron's innocence and the grief of his loss. Chris Duce expressed the family's pain, stating that Cameron was a genuinely good person who brought joy to everyone he met.