On January 30, 2026, Elizabeth Almeida and her son Nicholas Almeida were shot to death in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Arlington Cole III, who was in a dating relationship with Elizabeth Almeida, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and one count of possessing a firearm without a license. He pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail pending further court proceedings.
Country: United States
State/Province: Massachusetts, United States
City/Region: Fall River
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Dating
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Incident Date: Jan. 30, 2026
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2026-01-30
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Original language: English
No bail for man accused of shooting, killing Fall River mother and son
Domestic Violence
The incident involves a fatal shooting within a dating relationship, indicating a domestic violence pattern. The suspect was present at the scene with a firearm, and the victims were a mother and her son, suggesting a severe escalation of domestic conflict.
Arlington Cole III pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one count of firearm possession without a license. He was held without bail pending a probable cause hearing scheduled for March 6. The incident occurred at the victims' home following a 911 call. Prosecutors waived the reading of the statement of facts. Family members did not speak to the press. A GoFundMe campaign was organized for funeral expenses and a surviving daughter.
No reported confusion or disputed narratives regarding suspect identity or incident details.
On January 30, 2026, police responded to a 911 call at the Almeida residence in Fall River. Upon arrival, Elizabeth Almeida and her son Nicholas were found with gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Arlington Cole III, the dating partner of Elizabeth Almeida, was at the scene with a firearm. He was arrested and charged with murder and firearm possession without a license. The case is pending further court proceedings.
High risk due to presence of firearm and fatal outcome in a domestic setting.
Fatal domestic violence incidents can escalate rapidly, especially when firearms are involved. The presence of a dating partner as a suspect highlights risks in non-marital intimate relationships. Early intervention and monitoring of domestic conflicts involving weapons are critical.
Presence of firearm and domestic conflict were key early signals.
Suspect's presence at the scene with a firearm and relationship to the victim helped connect the case.
Physical evidence of gunshot wounds and suspect possession of firearm were strongest.
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No follow-up reports available beyond initial arraignment and charges.
No information on motive or detailed relationship history remains unclear.