Rhode Island Family Murder-Suicide Sparks Call for Support

In a tragic murder-suicide in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, Nicholas Arruda, 39, fatally shot his pregnant wife Danielle Arruda, 39, and their two children, Adele, 5, and Felex, 2, before killing himself. Police discovered the bodies during a welfare check after Danielle failed to show up for work. Nicholas, who had a history of domestic violence, used an M4-type semiautomatic firearm for the killings. The couple appeared to have a loving relationship, with no prior police incidents at their home since moving there in 2019. Chief Richard Ramsay noted the lack of apparent struggle and expressed uncertainty about the motive behind the act, emphasizing the need for awareness and prevention of domestic violence. Community members and organizations have expressed deep grief and called for enhanced support services for those affected by domestic violence.