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Mother and Son Killed; Partner Charged in Fall River Shooting

2/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Elizabeth Almeida, 54, and her son Nicholas Almeida, 25, were shot and killed in Fall River, on January 30.
Arlington Cole, 54, Elizabeth Almeida's partner, was arrested at the scene and charged with two murder counts and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Both victims were pronounced dead at a local hospital.
A GoFundMe page has been created to cover funeral expenses.
Investigators have not disclosed a motive for the shooting.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. faced over 33,000 gun-related deaths in 2013, underscoring a persistent crisis linked to firearm accessibility and domestic violence. The Brady Campaign reported that 1 in 3 Americans has been affected by gun violence. The recent shooting of Elizabeth and Nicholas Almeida in Fall River highlights the urgent need for comprehensive policy changes and community support to address these ongoing issues.

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Story summary

Elizabeth Almeida, 54, and her son Nicholas Almeida, 25, were shot and killed in Fall River, on January 30.
Arlington Cole, 54, Elizabeth Almeida's partner, was arrested at the scene and charged with two murder counts and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Both victims were pronounced dead at a local hospital.
A GoFundMe page has been created to cover funeral expenses.
Investigators have not disclosed a motive for the shooting.

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