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.”
Chicago authorities have identified 16-year-old Harmony Mitchell as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this week in the Washington Park neighborhood.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed her identity following her death on Saturday evening, October 4, 2025, after two days on life support.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers responded to multiple calls reporting a gunshot inside a residential building near 56th Street and Michigan Avenue around 7:09 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Initial reports suggested the possibility of a self-inflicted gunshot; however, upon arrival, officers found Harmony inside a bedroom with a gunshot wound to the chin.
The teen was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital, where she was placed on a ventilator in the intensive care unit in critical condition.
Despite the efforts of medical staff, Harmony succumbed to her injuries on Saturday evening.
Detectives are treating the case as a possible accidental shooting, though police have stated they do not believe Harmony shot herself.
A firearm was later recovered in an alley behind the residence, while investigators found a shell casing and a trail of blood inside the apartment.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously at CPDTip.com, or by contacting the Chicago Police Department’s 2nd District at (312) 747-8366.