On the evening of August 4, 2026, in New Haven, Connecticut, 19-year-old Chavis Goldson was fatally shot in what police believe was a prearranged and targeted meeting. At approximately 8:17 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 50 block of Judson Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered Chavis Goldson and 25-year-old Lorenzo Foreman inside a black Honda sedan, both suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
The two men were rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital, where they were both pronounced dead. Investigators have stated that it appears Goldson and Foreman were targeted shortly after they arrived on the street.
The gunfire that erupted on Judson Avenue also endangered the lives of others in the residential neighborhood. A stray bullet from the incident penetrated the second-floor wall of a nearby home. Inside, a 13-year-old girl was injured, not by the bullet itself, but by the debris and plaster that was scattered when the projectile tore through the wall. She was transported to the hospital and treated for injuries that were determined to be not life-threatening. New Haven's mayor, Justin Elicker, who was at the scene, remarked on the terrifying nature of the incident for the young girl and her family, expressing relief that her injuries were not more severe.
The investigation into the deaths of Chavis Goldson and Lorenzo Foreman is ongoing, and as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the double homicide. Police have not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest. The incident marked the fourth and fifth homicides in New Haven for the year 2026. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and have provided anonymous tip lines for the public. The case remains an active investigation, with law enforcement seeking to piece together the events that led to the fatal encounter on Judson Avenue that claimed the lives of two young men and injured a child in her own home.
