10-year-old boy shoots, kills teen neighbor fighting with his mom over loud music
Key Points:
- A 10-year-old boy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, shot and killed 16-year-old Keinerlein Rangel during a fight involving the boy’s mother and neighbors over loud music.
- The boy’s mother, Elaina Gomez-Villeda, 40, allegedly ordered her son to retrieve her handgun, which he used to shoot the teenager; she has been charged with murder and multiple other offenses.
- During the incident, Gomez-Villeda also shot at Keinerlein’s father, who attempted to break into her apartment after the shooting.
- Police arrived to find Gomez-Villeda armed and pursuing individuals outside; one officer fired at her but missed.
- The 10-year-old shooter has not been charged due to his age, but authorities are consulting with the district attorney to determine any potential charges.