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Fall River Man Charged With Two Counts of Murder in Double Killing

A multi-agency team continues to investigate the fatal shootings in a Fall River home.

Overview

  • Arlington Cole, 54, of Fall River, faces two murder counts and one charge of unlawful possession of a firearm.
  • Authorities identified the victims as Elizabeth Almeida, 54, and her son, Nicholas Almeida, 25.
  • Prosecutors say the shootings occurred Friday at 431 Barnes Street in Fall River.
  • Cole is expected to be arraigned Monday in Fall River District Court, according to District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III.
  • The case is being investigated by the Massachusetts State Police, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and the Fall River Police Department.