HARTFORD, CT – A 17-year-old high school senior died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a stray bullet while entering a rideshare vehicle in Hartford last month, according to local reports.
Camden Siegal, a senior at William H. Hall High School in West Hartford, was hit by gunfire as he attempted to get into the rideshare car while out with friends in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 22, according to WFSB.
The shooting occurred across from the PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. Siegal was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries, the outlet reported.
The Hartford Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that Siegal was not the intended target of the shooting. Authorities have not identified a suspect and no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Siegal was scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2026. In a statement, his family expressed their grief over the loss of the teenager.
“Camden was the light of our lives, and we are devastated and heartbroken by his loss,” the family said, according to WFSP. “Today, we are honoring and remembering a beautiful soul who touched so many lives in his short time with us.”
The family added in a separate statement: “He made a tremendous impact on his friends and family through everyday kindness, steady support and genuine care. Though Camden’s time with us was far too short, the love he gave and the memories he created will remain in our hearts forever.”
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident or potential suspects.
