Crime
Oninda Romelus Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting That Killed Two Children and Critically Injured Two Others
ANGLETON, Texas — The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is investigating a devastating shooting that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
At approximately 4:48 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a shooting involving multiple children.
Upon arrival, deputies located a vehicle and four juvenile victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Immediate lifesaving measures were initiated by responding deputies until emergency medical personnel arrived on scene.
Officials believe the quick response and decisive actions of the deputies played a vital role in saving at least one child’s life.
Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of the vehicle, 31-year-old Oninda Romelus, is the mother of the four children and the suspected shooter.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred inside the vehicle prior to deputies’ arrival.
Tragically, a 13-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl were pronounced deceased at the scene.
An 8-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl were airlifted to a Houston-area hospital, where they remain in stable condition following emergency treatment.
Romelus was subsequently taken into custody and charged with two counts of Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Her total bond has been set at $14 million. She is a resident of Montgomery County, where the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, under Sheriff Doolittle, is assisting with related investigative efforts.
“This is a heartbreaking and deeply disturbing case,” said Sheriff Stallman. “This tragedy has shaken our community, and we are all feeling the loss. I am proud of the deputies whose swift response made a difference, and I want to thank the people of Brazoria County and surrounding areas for their prayers and support for these children and our first responders.”
The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from partner agencies, continues to collect and analyze evidence to determine the full circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
“This remains an active and ongoing investigation,” the Sheriff’s Office said. “We are committed to ensuring justice is served for the victims and their loved ones.”
Crime
Noe Santillan Rincon Accused of Inappropriately Touching 5-Year-Old Shot 14 Times, 18-Year-Old Alishon Torres Charged with Murder
An 18-year-old woman in Memphis, Tennessee, is facing a murder charge after police say she shot a man multiple times following allegations that he had inappropriately touched a young child.
According to the Memphis Police Department, officers responded shortly before 2:00 a.m. on February 26, 2026, to reports of a person lying in the roadway in the Willowview area of Memphis.
When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was later identified as Noe Santillan Rincon.
Investigators determined that Rincon had been shot approximately 14 times and was pronounced dead at the scene.
As detectives began investigating the case, they traced Rincon’s final movements.
According to police, he had been staying at a residence with a woman who told officers that he left the home around 1:00 a.m., stating he was going to a nearby store.
A short time later, the woman reported receiving calls from Rincon’s phone. The caller, however, was not Rincon. Police say the person using the phone was her 18-year-old daughter, Alishon Torres.
Authorities later located Torres and brought her in for questioning. During the investigation, detectives say Torres described events that allegedly led to the fatal shooting.
According to court documents, three to four weeks prior to the incident, a 5-year-old girl reported that Rincon had touched her inappropriately. Police say Torres later encountered Rincon in the Willowview area and asked to borrow his phone.
Investigators allege that Torres then confronted Rincon about the accusation. During the confrontation, police say she shot him multiple times while the two were inside a van.
After the shooting, authorities say Torres drove the vehicle to an abandoned house, where she allegedly attempted to repaint the van in an effort to conceal evidence. She later left the vehicle at a nearby apartment complex.
Police say that when Torres was taken into custody, a handgun fell from her purse, which she admitted was one of the weapons used in the shooting. According to investigators, she also told detectives she had sold or given away a second firearm after the incident.
Torres has since been charged with murder in connection with Rincon’s death.
The case remains under investigation as authorities continue gathering evidence and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The case has sparked significant debate online and within the community. While some argue that individuals should not take the law into their own hands, others have expressed strong emotions regarding the allegations that preceded the deadly confrontation.
Legal proceedings will ultimately determine the outcome of the case as it moves through the court system.