A memorial fund as well as a GoFundMe campaign have been set up in honor of Camden Siegal, the 17-year-old Hall High School student who died last month from injuries sustained in a shooting in Hartford.

By Ronni Newton

The West Hartford community is continuing to mourn the death of Camden Siegal, a 17-year-old Hall High School senior who was shot on Ann Uccello Street in Hartford in the early morning hours of Feb. 22, 2026, and died as a result of his injuries on Feb. 24.

According to reports, Siegal was waiting for a rideshare with friends in the vicinity of 181 Ann Uccello Street when he was caught in the crossfire when shots were fired at approximately 1:49 a.m. on Feb. 22. Police do not believe he was the intended target, and the investigation is still active with no arrests made and as of Tuesday no further details released about the identification of any suspects.

Camden Siegal. Courtesy of the Siegal family

The outpouring of support for Siegal – a popular honor roll student who played soccer and lacrosse, and was involved in the Hall student newspaper and other activities – and his family, has continued.

“Camden was the sweetest soul who moved through life with kindness and intention. He loved all animals, but mostly his four dogs and cat. He had the greatest group of friends. His friendships were built on loyalty, trust and countless unforgettable memories. The bond they shared speaks volumes about the young man he was. He made a tremendous impact on his friends and family through everyday kindness, steady support and genuine care,” reads his obituary.

Camden Siegal. Courtesy photo

The “Camden Siegal Memorial Fund” has been established through the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation. “Grants from this fund will support the organizations and causes that Camden cared about,” states the description of the fund.

In addition, Miriam Correa and Abby-Lyn Dorman, friends of Siegal’s mother, Elizabeth (Liz) Fisher, launched a GoFundMe campaign to support Fisher and the family.

“In the midst of this profound grief, Liz shared something that reflects Camden’s generous spirit. Cam was an organ donor, and even in his passing, he has already saved six lives. Liz is incredibly proud of the impact her son continues to have, and we believe that legacy deserves to be honored,” state the organizers of the GoFundMe campaign.

“As Liz and her family navigate profound grief, this fundraiser is intended to offer support and flexibility during the difficult months ahead, allowing Liz the time and space she needs to focus on healing and caring for her family.” The proceeds from the campaign will go directly to Fisher.

“Our goal is simple – to give Liz the space to grieve and heal while feeling the support of a community that cares deeply about her and Camden,” the organizers said.

As of March 10 at 6:30 p.m., the GoFundMe campaign had raised $13,554 of its $14,000 goal.

Members of both the Hall High School boys hockey team, and the Hall/Conard girls hockey team, have affixed “Cam” stickers to the helmets. Both teams have honored his legacy with continued success – with the girls playing for the state championship on Wednesday night and the boys slated for a state tournament quarterfinal game on Thursday.

Stickers on the Hall helmets are a tribute to Cam Siegal, a fellow student who died last month. Hall boys hockey vs. Rocky Hill. CCC Semifinal. March 5, 2026. Photo credit: Savannah Cote (we-ha.com file photo)

“It’s obviously been a heartbreaking time for our town with the tragic passing of Hall senior Camden Siegal, and I know for our team, this run has been a healing diversion,” Hall/Conard girls hockey coach Jared Cohane said in a recent interview. “Regardless of the outcome, I truly hope that this run has given the West Hartford community something to feel good about, even for a little while.”

At the beginning of the March 3, 2026 Board of Education meeting, Board Chair Shannon Marimón and Superintendent Paul Vicinus shared some remarks.

“On behalf of the Board of Education, I want to start tonight by acknowledging the profound weight on our hearts,” Marimón said. “We extend our deepest most sincere sympathy to the family of Camden Siegal … and to everyone who knew him.” She noted that the entire community was shaken by the “tragic and senseless loss of this young man, a life full of promise taken far too soon. As a parent and a neighbor, I know that words fall short when we are navigating a grief of this depth.” She said there is a collective sorrow felt across the town, but amid that, “there is also a fierce desire to wrap Camden’s family, his friends, and the entire Hall and larger West Hartford community in strength, love, and unity.”

She also thanked the administration and staff for providing support directly after the incident, and continuing to provide support to the community.

Vicinus also expressed his heartfelt sympathy on behalf of West Hartford Public Schools, and said he was very grateful to the the organizations that provided therapy dogs as a resource at Hall as well as Conard. He also gave special thanks to the Bridge Family Center which immediately mobilized to provide support, and to the Hall leadership team and the district’s clinical staff.

“I am in everyone’s debt fo really coming together in what continues to be the worst thing that any school district, any family, has to face,” Vicinus said.

Camden Siegal. Courtesy photo

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