A high school student from Connecticut tragically lost his life just a few months shy of graduation after being fatally shot while entering a rideshare vehicle in February.

Camden Siegal, a 17-year-old senior at William H. Hall High School in West Hartford, was struck by a stray bullet while joining friends for an outing, as reported by WFSB.

The shooting took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 22, right across from the PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, according to the news outlet.

Camden Siegal, identified as a 17-year-old senior from William H. Hall High School, was fatally shot while attempting to enter a rideshare vehicle with friends on February 22, 2026, in Connecticut, per WFSB’s report. (The Family of Camden Siegal)

Following the incident, Siegal was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

The Hartford Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that Siegal was not the intended victim of the shooting.

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

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)

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