On a Tuesday evening in New Haven, Connecticut, the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of Judson Avenue, leaving two young men dead in what police believe was a targeted attack. Responding to reports of multiple people shot at approximately 8:17 p.m. on August 4, 2026, officers discovered 25-year-old Lorenzo Foreman and 19-year-old Chavis Goldson inside a black Honda sedan, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed the two men to Yale-New Haven Hospital, but their injuries proved fatal, and both were pronounced dead. Foreman was a resident of West Haven, while Goldson was from New Haven.
The violence of the evening extended beyond the intended victims, as a stray bullet penetrated the wall of a nearby home. A 13-year-old girl inside was initially thought to have been grazed by the bullet. However, doctors at the hospital later determined her injuries were caused by debris and plaster from the wall that struck her. Her injuries were not life-threatening, and she was later released from the hospital. New Haven's mayor, Justin Elicker, who was at the scene, expressed his shock and relief that the young girl was not more seriously harmed.
Investigators have stated their belief that Foreman and Goldson were targeted shortly after they arrived on Judson Avenue, suggesting the shooting was not a random act of violence. The incident marked the city's fourth and fifth homicides of the year. As of now, the New Haven Police Department has not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the double homicide. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with police appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the person or persons responsible for the deaths of Lorenzo Foreman and Chavis Goldson. Authorities have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact their detectives or use the anonymous tip line.
