Double Homicide in Fall River: Suspect Charged After Mother, 54, and Son, 25, Shot Dead

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn, III announced that a fatal shooting involving two victims occurred last night in the City of Fall River. 

On Friday, January 30, 2026, at approximately 8:05 pm Fall River Police received a 911 call to 431 Barnes Street for a double shooting.  Upon arrival, police located 25-year-old Nicholas Almeida and his mother 54-year-old Elizabeth Almeida both suffering from gunshot wounds.  Both victims were transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased. 

The suspect, identified as 54-year-old Arlington Cole, who was in a dating relationship with Elizabeth Almeida, was located at the scene along with a firearm.  The suspect has been charged at this time with two counts of Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury. 

This fatal shooting is being investigated by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office along with the Fall River Police Department.  The investigation is active and ongoing and no further information is available at this time.