The Fall River community is grieving the tragic and loss of Elizabeth Almeida, 54, and her son, Nicholas Almeida, 25, who were killed in a fatal shooting Friday night. A mother and her adult son, their lives were taken together in an act of violence that has left family, friends, and neighbors in deep sorrow.
Police responded shortly after 8 p.m. to a report of a shooting at a residence on Barnes Street. Officers found Elizabeth and Nicholas suffering from serious injuries. Despite emergency medical care, both were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the case is being investigated as a fatal shooting. A suspect was located at the scene and taken into custody without incident. Authorities identified the suspect as Arlington Cole, 54, who was reportedly in a dating relationship with Elizabeth Almeida. A firearm was recovered, and prosecutors have indicated that criminal charges are expected as the investigation continues.
As details continue to emerge, the focus remains on the lives lost. Elizabeth is remembered as a mother, and Nicholas as a son whose future was still unfolding. Their deaths have left an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved them.
Authorities have extended condolences to the Almeida family and asked the public to respect their privacy during this time of profound grief. Elizabeth Almeida and Nicholas Almeida mattered, and their memories will endure in the community that now mourns them.
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