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High school senior gunned down at random while getting into rideshare months before graduation

Connecticut high school senior Camden Siegal was killed by a stray bullet while getting into a rideshare car in Hartford, just months before graduation.

U.S. NewsBy Sarah MitchellMarch 2, 20262 min read

Last updated: March 18, 2026, 10:56 PM

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High school senior gunned down at random while getting into rideshare months before graduation

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A Connecticut high school student is dead just months before graduation after being shot while getting into a rideshare car in February.

Camden Siegal, 17, a senior at William H. Hall High School in West Hartford, was hit by a stray bullet as he went to get into the rideshare while out with friends, according to WFSB.

The incident happened across from the PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford in the early hours of Sunday, Feb. 22, the outlet reported.

17-year-old Camden Siegal, a senior at William H. Hall High School in West Hartford, was shot as he went to get into a rideshare car while out with friends in Connecticut on Feb. 22, 2026, according to WFSB. (The Family of Camden Siegal)

Siegal was transported to a local hospital, where he subsequently died from his injuries.

He was not the intended target in the shooting, the Hartford Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Authorities have not identified a suspect in the shooting and no arrests have reportedly been made.

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The incident happened across from the PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut in the early hours of Sunday, Feb. 22, the outlet reported. (Jim Michaud/Connecticut Post via Getty Images)

In a statement, Siegal’s family mourned the loss of the high school student, who was set to graduate in the spring.

"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."

Camden Siegal was a senior at William H. Hall High School in West Hartford, Connecticut, according to reports. (Google Maps)

In a separate statement, the family added: "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."

Julia Bonavita is a U.S. Writer for Fox News Digital and a Fox Flight Team drone pilot. You can follow her at @juliabonavita13 on all platforms and send story tips to julia.bonavita@fox.com.

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Sarah Mitchell

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Sarah Mitchell reports on American communities, social trends, and national stories shaping the country. A graduate of Columbia Journalism School, she has reported from all 50 states on issues ranging from education policy to immigration reform. Her feature writing has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists.

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