Carizma Fox Obituary, Death: 17-year-old girl identified as victim in Waterbury shooting.
Carizma Fox Obituary, Death – A 17-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Waterbury early Friday morning has been identified as Carizma Fox, a local student enrolled at Enlightenment School. The incident has shocked the community and prompted an outpouring of grief from school officials, religious leaders, and residents alike.
According to the Waterbury Police Department, officers responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Willow Street, where they found Fox outside with a gunshot wound. She was immediately transported to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. Police say their initial investigation suggests a disturbance occurred outside involving several individuals, which ultimately escalated into gunfire.
Authorities are treating the case as a homicide and continue to investigate the exact circumstances that led to the shooting. No arrests have been made, and police have not yet released information about potential suspects.
Waterbury Superintendent Dr. Darren Schwartz expressed deep sorrow in a statement to the school community, confirming Fox was a student at Enlightenment School. “It is with profound sadness that I share the tragic loss of one of our students,” he wrote. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. Please join me in thoughts and prayers as we work through this difficult time together.”
The tragedy struck a chord across the city, including at La Iglesia Del Dios Viviente, a church located just across the street from where the shooting happened. Joselyn Jiminez, a leader at the church, was preparing a community breakfast Friday morning when she heard about the incident. She said the shooting deeply affected those who knew Carizma personally.
“One girl came here, and she was crying,” Jiminez recalled. “She told me, ‘I had spoken to her yesterday,’ and she was sad.” Jiminez lamented the growing violence in the area, particularly involving young people, saying, “It’s too young. You know, it’s sad what is happening here in this city.”
The Waterbury Police Department’s Major Crimes Detectives are spearheading the investigation. Officers are urging anyone who may have information about the shooting to come forward. Witnesses or anyone with tips can contact the department’s Detective Bureau at (203) 574-6941. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling (203) 755-1234.
As the community grapples with this devastating loss, many are left searching for answers and mourning the life of a teenager whose future was cut tragically short. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of youth violence and gun crime, sparking renewed calls for action and support within the community.
The investigation remains active as police work to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. Meanwhile, friends, family, and the Waterbury school community are left to mourn the loss of Carizma Fox, remembered as a young student whose life ended far too soon.
