The New Haven and West Haven communities are mourning the tragic deaths of Chavis Goldson, 19, of New Haven, and Lorenzo Foreman, 25, of West Haven, who were fatally shot in what investigators believe was a targeted attack on Judson Avenue Tuesday evening.
The heartbreaking loss of both men has left their families, friends, and loved ones devastated as they struggle to come to terms with a violent incident that claimed two lives far too soon.
According to the New Haven Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 8:17 p.m. on August 4, 2026, to the 50 block of Judson Avenue following reports of multiple people being shot. When officers arrived, they found Chavis Goldson and Lorenzo Foreman inside a black Honda sedan suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel rushed both men to Yale New Haven Hospital, where they later died from their injuries despite efforts by medical teams to save their lives.
Authorities said preliminary findings suggest the victims were targeted shortly after arriving on Judson Avenue. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
News of Chavis and Lorenzo’s deaths has brought deep sorrow throughout both communities. Family members, friends, and neighbors are coming together to remember their lives, share memories, and offer support to one another during this painful time.
Those who knew them are honoring the moments they shared, the relationships they built, and the impact they had on the people around them. Their lives, though tragically cut short, will continue to be remembered by everyone who knew and loved them.
As authorities continue their investigation, thoughts and condolences remain with the families, friends, and all those affected by this devastating loss.
Chavis Goldson and Lorenzo Foreman will be deeply missed and forever remembered by their loved ones and the New Haven and West Haven communities.
