11.11.2026 16:31
In New Mexico, a 10-year-old child shot and killed 16-year-old Keinerlein Rangel after a loud music dispute between two families. The mother, Elaina Gomez-Villeda, is facing charges in connection with the murder.
In a horrific incident in the US state of New Mexico, a 10-year-old boy shot and killed 16-year-old Keinerlein Rangel. It was alleged that behind the incident was an argument between two families over loud music. The young boy's mother, Elaina Gomez-Villeda, also faces numerous charges related to the murder.
Everything began with an argument over loud music.
According to the allegation, the incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. at an apartment complex in the city of Albuquerque. An argument that began between two neighboring families over loud music quickly escalated. A fight broke out between the boy's mother, Elaina Gomez-Villeda, and the mother of 16-year-old Keinerlein Rangel, Susana Rangel.
After the argument, a scuffle also took place between the 10-year-old boy and Keinerlein. The young boy then entered the apartment and, after a while, came out with a handgun in his hand. According to the allegation, the boy fired his weapon and shot 16-year-old Keinerlein twice. One of the bullets caused the young girl's death.
It was alleged that she shouted, 'Get the gun, shoot her'
According to statements in the investigation file, it was claimed that during the incident the boy's mother shouted "Get the gun" to those around her. A detective stated that witnesses reported the mother told her son to bring the gun and shouted at the young girl, "He's going to shoot you."
After the gunshots, the mother and her son entered the apartment together with a 6-year-old child who was with them and closed the door. After a while, it was alleged that Gomez-Villeda called 911 and told her spouse on the phone that she could go to prison.
The young girl's father also tried to enter the apartment
After the incident, Keinerlein's father tried to enter the apartment where the boy who shot his daughter was located. According to the allegation, Gomez-Villeda admitted that she also fired toward the man in order to drive him away.
When police teams arrived at the scene, the mother was still inside the apartment. After a while, one of the police officers fired at Gomez-Villeda, who came outside with a handgun in her hand, but the bullet did not hit her. The woman then dropped her weapon on the ground, surrendered, and was taken into custody.
The mother's lawyer objected to the accusations
Gomez-Villeda's lawyer argued that his client was attacked by her neighbors during the incident and that she was assaulted with a drill. He also claimed that the mother did not tell her son to shoot the young girl.
However, the court did not accept the defense's objections. It was decided that Gomez-Villeda would remain in custody without bail.
The woman faces various charges, including murder, being an accomplice to murder, child abuse, inciting a child to commit a crime, failing to prevent a child's access to a weapon, assault, and receiving stolen property.
On the other hand, no official charge has yet been filed against the 10-year-old boy. It was stated that the prosecutor's office continues its assessment of the incident, while the child's identity was not disclosed due to his age.