Crime
Keyana Weathersby, Erica Weathersby, and Toddler Camari Identified as Victims in Triple Homicide in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson police are investigating a tragic triple homicide after two sisters and a toddler were found shot to death inside a home late Saturday night, leaving a grieving community searching for answers.
The victims have been identified by family members and social media tributes as Keyana Weathersby, Erica Weathersby, and Camari, Keyana’s young toddler.
According to the Jackson Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:10 p.m. Saturday to a report of an aggravated assault at a residence in the 300 block of Queen Alexandria Lane.
When officers arrived, they discovered three victims inside the home. Authorities said two women in their 20s and a toddler had each suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite emergency response efforts, all three victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney confirmed that investigators are treating the case as a triple homicide, describing the killings as a “horrifying and vile crime.”
Detectives are continuing to process evidence, interview witnesses, and work to determine the circumstances that led to the deadly shooting.
At this time, investigators have not released a possible motive or identified a suspect by name.
Police said the suspect remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Investigators are searching for a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage bearing Mississippi license plate HSI 205, which they believe is connected to the fatal shooting.
Authorities are urging the public not to approach anyone associated with the vehicle and instead immediately notify law enforcement if it is seen.
The deaths of Keyana and Erica Weathersby, along with young Camari, have devastated family members, friends, neighbors, and the wider Jackson community.
Loved ones have shared tributes honoring the victims as the community continues to grieve the heartbreaking loss of two sisters and a young child.
Community leaders have also called for justice while encouraging anyone with information to cooperate with investigators.
The Jackson Police Department continues to actively investigate the triple homicide.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the location of the suspect vehicle is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Investigators believe even small details may help identify those responsible and bring justice to the victims’ families.
Authorities said additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.
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.