Crime
Daniel Ruesga Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend Silvia Bahena in Tooele
TOOELE, Utah — A 37-year-old Tooele man has been charged with first-degree murder and four counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child after authorities say he deliberately crashed his pickup truck into his girlfriend’s Tesla before shooting her inside the garage of her home.
The incident occurred Monday, August 31, 2026, at a residence on the 600 block of Kings Landing Road in Tooele, Utah.
According to the allegations, Daniel Ruesga, 37, was involved in an argument with his girlfriend, identified as Silvia Bahena, before the deadly incident.
Investigators allege that Ruesga intentionally drove his Toyota Tundra into the rear of Bahena’s Tesla. He reportedly then entered the garage and shot Bahena.
Ruesga allegedly admitted to investigators that he crashed into the Tesla and shot Bahena.
Bahena was killed in the incident, leaving her four children without their mother.
Authorities said Bahena’s four children were inside the home when the shooting occurred. The children reportedly heard the incident and later discovered their mother dead.
Ruesga now faces four counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child, in addition to the first-degree murder charge.
The charges reflect allegations made by authorities, and the case remains subject to court proceedings.
Court records reportedly show that Ruesga had a previous conviction involving the destruction of property belonging to a victim with whom he lived.
According to the records, the case stemmed from an incident in June 2025. Ruesga received a plea in abeyance and was sentenced to six months of probation, along with an anger-management evaluation and counseling.
Despite those previous court-ordered requirements, prosecutors now allege that Ruesga was involved in a fatal act of violence against Bahena.
Ruesga was reportedly a licensed real estate agent and had served as an ambassador for the Tooele Chamber of Commerce.
The allegations have brought renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting and Ruesga’s previous criminal case.
The shooting remains under investigation as authorities work to establish the full sequence of events leading to Bahena’s death.
Ruesga is facing serious criminal charges in connection with the case. The allegations against him have not been proven in court, and he is presumed innocent unless and until he is convicted.
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.