West Hartford Teen Dies After Hartford Shooting

Police say 17-year-old Camden Siegal was critically injured in weekend violence.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A 17-year-old West Hartford resident, Camden Siegal, has died after being shot over the weekend in Hartford. Police responded to reports of gunfire on Ann Uccello Street early Sunday morning and found Siegal critically injured. A second victim, a man in his 20s, was also shot and is in critical but stable condition. The Hartford Police Department is investigating the incident.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing gun violence issues facing Hartford and the broader region. The death of a young person has deeply impacted the West Hartford community, where the victim was a student. Authorities are working to determine a motive and identify any suspects in the shooting.

The details

According to police, officers were patrolling the Ann Uccello Street area of Hartford around 1:49 a.m. on Sunday when they heard gunfire. They found Siegal suffering from a gunshot wound and rushed him to the hospital in critical condition. A second victim, a man in his 20s, was also shot and brought to the hospital by a private vehicle. Siegal later succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, while the other victim remains in critical but stable condition.

  • The shooting occurred around 1:49 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • Siegal died of his injuries on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Camden Siegal

A 17-year-old resident of West Hartford who died from injuries sustained in the shooting.

Hartford Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“When harm touches our young people, it touches all of us. Our hearts are with the student, the family, and everyone impacted by this senseless event.”

— Paul Vicinus, Superintendent of West Hartford Public Schools (Letter to West Hartford community)

What’s next

The Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions are continuing their investigation into the shooting. They are asking anyone with information to contact the Hartford Police Department Tip Line.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence in the Hartford region and the need for the community to come together to support those impacted and find solutions to prevent such senseless acts in the future.