Crime
2-Year-Old Boy Dies in Frankfort Home, Mother Corie Walsh Found Attempting to Harm Herself
FRANKFORT, Ill. — A 2-year-old boy died Tuesday after being found unresponsive inside a home in Frankfort, Illinois, while his mother was also found attempting to harm herself, according to local authorities.
Frankfort police officers responded to a residence in the 22700 block of Brook Stone Court at approximately 4:04 p.m. on September 1, 2026, following a report of an unresponsive child.
When officers arrived, they found the 2-year-old boy receiving CPR. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police also found the child’s mother inside the residence attempting to harm herself, authorities said. She was taken to a hospital for treatment and was reportedly in non-life-threatening condition.
The mother has been identified in media reports as Corie Walsh, while her husband has been identified as Michael Walsh. Authorities had not publicly released the names of the family members or formally identified the child at the time of the initial investigation.
Frankfort Police Chief Leanne Chelepis said Wednesday morning that the preliminary investigation indicates the child’s death was a “domestic-related homicide.”
However, authorities have not publicly disclosed how the child died, who is believed to be responsible, or what specifically occurred inside the residence.
Police also have not announced any criminal charges in connection with the child’s death.
Investigators remained at the home for several hours Tuesday evening and into the overnight hours as they worked to collect evidence and establish what happened.
The Frankfort Fire Protection District reportedly transported five people from the residence, although authorities have not provided details about the identities of the other individuals or explained why they were taken to medical facilities.
Police have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding those transports.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to determine the events that led to the child’s death. Authorities are expected to release additional information when it can be confirmed and when investigators determine that doing so will not interfere with the case.
At this time, police have not publicly announced charges or provided further details regarding the circumstances of the suspected domestic-related homicide.
Crime
Albuquerque Mother Elaina Gomez-Villeda Charged With Murder After 10-Year-Old Son Fatally Shoots 16-Year-Old Keinerlein Rangel
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A 40-year-old Albuquerque woman is facing multiple criminal charges after police say her 10-year-old son fatally shot a 16-year-old during a dispute between neighbors over loud music at an apartment complex.
The victim was identified by investigators as Keinerlein Rangel, 16. Rangel was initially reported to be 17 years old, but authorities later corrected the victim’s age to 16.
According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the incident happened Saturday during a confrontation between neighbors at an apartment complex.
Investigators say the dispute began over loud music and escalated into a physical altercation involving Elaina Gomez-Villeda, 40.
Police allege that during the confrontation, Gomez-Villeda instructed her 10-year-old son to retrieve her handgun.
The child allegedly obtained the firearm and fired one shot, striking Rangel.
The teenager suffered fatal injuries.
Following the shooting, Gomez-Villeda was arrested and is facing an open count of murder, conspiracy, child abuse, and making a firearm accessible to a minor, along with other alleged offenses.
Authorities say the 10-year-old child has not been charged as of the latest update. Because of his age, detectives are consulting with the District Attorney’s Office and state authorities to determine the appropriate next steps in the case.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the deadly confrontation, including the events leading up to the shooting and the child’s involvement.