Pablo Henrique Rocha-Dasilva, 20, and Eduardo Cardosa DaSilva, 19, are being deeply mourned by family, friends, and the Fall River community following a tragic double homicide that occurred Wednesday night on Aetna Street.
Authorities say the incident unfolded around 8:50 p.m. near 90 Aetna Street after multiple reports of shots fired were received by emergency dispatchers. When officers arrived, they found two young men suffering from fatal injuries. Despite rapid response from emergency personnel, both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Law enforcement immediately secured the area as a major crime scene while investigators from the Fall River Police Department and Massachusetts State Police began processing evidence and gathering statements. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office later confirmed the deaths of both victims.
As the investigation continued, police located a suspect nearby identified as Vitor Francisco Gomes, 28. Authorities said he was taken into custody following a brief pursuit and has since been charged with two counts of murder and related firearms offenses. Officials stated that the case remains active and ongoing.
Beyond the headlines and investigation, Pablo and Eduardo are being remembered in the most human way possible—as beloved sons, cherished friends, and young men whose presence brought light into the lives of those around them. Their families describe them as loving, respectful, and full of life, with dreams and futures that meant everything to those who cared for them.
Friends are holding tightly to memories filled with laughter, loyalty, and everyday moments that now feel priceless. To those who knew them best, they were more than names in a report—they were brothers in spirit, friends who stood by others, and individuals who left a lasting mark on every life they touched.
Family members continue to grieve with heavy hearts, finding comfort in the love they shared and the memories that can never be taken away. In this time of deep sorrow, they are leaning on faith, unity, and the support of their community to find strength.
The Fall River community has also come together in mourning, offering prayers, condolences, and compassion to the grieving families. The loss of two young lives has left a painful silence across the city as residents try to come to terms with the tragedy.
As loved ones face this heartbreaking reality, they ask for privacy and continued prayers. While the investigation moves forward, the focus for family and friends remains on honoring Pablo and Eduardo’s lives and the love they gave so freely.
Though their time on earth was far too short, they will forever be remembered with love, and their memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and cherished them.
