Dayvon Comeaux, a 22-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in a drive-by while stopped at a red light at Pleasant and Main streets near Dunkin’ Park in Hartford on the afternoon of Monday, November 4, 2024. Another vehicle pulled alongside his and an occupant opened fire, striking Comeaux. He was taken to a local hospital where he died.

Comeaux’s 2-year-old son was in the back seat when the shooting occurred; a bullet reportedly passed inches from the child’s head. The boy was evaluated at a hospital and later released to family members. Police say they believe Comeaux was targeted and are treating the case as a homicide. The vehicle thought to be used by the shooter or shooters was later found abandoned on a remote road in Tolland, about 23 miles from the scene.

No arrests or public identification of suspects have been announced and the investigation remains active. If anyone has information about what happened, please contact the Hartford Police tip line.