In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Almeida and Nicholas Almeida

The Fall River community is grieving the heartbreaking and tragic loss of Elizabeth Almeida, 54, and her son, Nicholas Almeida, 25, whose lives were taken in a fatal shooting Friday night. A mother and her adult son—bound by love, family, and shared history—were taken together in an act of violence that has left family, friends, and neighbors reeling with sorrow.

Police responded shortly after 8 p.m. to reports of a shooting at a residence on Barnes Street. When officers arrived, they found Elizabeth and Nicholas suffering from critical injuries. Despite swift emergency medical care, both were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The suddenness of the tragedy has shaken the city and cast a heavy shadow over those who knew and loved them.

The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that the incident 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 the legal process moves forward, the community’s focus remains where it belongs—on the lives lost and the immeasurable impact of their absence.

Elizabeth is remembered as a devoted mother whose strength and care shaped the life of her son. Those who knew her speak of her presence, her love for her family, and the way she showed up for the people around her. Nicholas, a son taken far too soon, was at an age where his future was still unfolding—full of possibility, plans, and promise. His life, though brief, mattered deeply, and his loss leaves a silence that words struggle to fill.

In the wake of this tragedy, Fall River stands together in mourning. Neighbors grieve neighbors. Friends grieve friends. A family grieves the loss of two loved ones whose bond was unbreakable. Vigils, prayers, and quiet moments of remembrance echo throughout the community as people search for comfort and meaning amid the pain.

Authorities have extended their condolences to the Almeida family and have asked the public to respect their privacy during this time of profound grief. In honoring Elizabeth and Nicholas, the community is reminded that behind every headline are real lives, real love, and real loss.

Elizabeth Almeida and Nicholas Almeida mattered. Their memories will endure—in the hearts of those who loved them, in the stories shared, and in a community that will not forget them. May they be remembered with compassion, dignity, and love, and may their family find strength and support in the days ahead.