Fil-Am mother and grandmother killed in Georgia parking lot shooting during custody exchange
- Fil-Am Melissa Cui Domingo, 41, and her mother Elizabeth, 74, were fatally shot during a custody exchange in Evans, Georgia
- Suspect and ex-husband Hajir Talebzadeh, 41, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and child cruelty
- Melissa’s 5-year-old son witnessed the shooting and is now under the care of child services
- The tragedy occurred days after Melissa was cleared of prior charges, with the court ruling she acted in self-defense against years of abuse
PAY ATTENTION: stay informed and follow us on Google News!
A Filipino American woman and her elderly mother were fatally shot in a retail store parking lot in Evans, Georgia, during a child custody exchange on September 7, Inquirer reported.
Source: UGC
Authorities identified the victims as Melissa Cui Domingo, 41, and her mother, Elizabeth Cui Domingo, 74, according to WRDW. The suspect, Melissa’s former husband Hajir Talebzadeh, 41, has since been arrested.
A GoFundMe page organized for the victims revealed that Melissa’s 5-year-old son, Michael, witnessed the shooting.
He is now under the care of the Department of Family and Children Services “as the family works through the devastating aftermath of this heartbreaking event.”
PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!
“Tragically, the Domingo family has endured an unimaginable loss. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Melissa Cui Domingo, 41, and her mother, Elizabeth Cui Domingo, 79, were both fatally shot in what authorities have described as a domestic-related double h0micide,” the fundraiser stated. The campaign said donations will help transport the remains to Maryland, cover funeral and burial costs, and provide care for Michael.
Authorities reported that Talebzadeh sustained an injury during the incident before being hospitalized.
By Tuesday, he was booked into Richmond County jail on two counts of murder and one count of cruelty to children in the first degree.
The fatal encounter came just days after Melissa was cleared of charges for a prior shooting involving Talebzadeh.
A court ruled she acted in self-defense, citing her diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder and battered person disorder after enduring years of abuse.
Melissa and Talebzadeh divorced in November 2024.
“Our hearts go out to the child who was present during this senseless tragedy,” Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley said. “No child should ever have to experience such trauma.”
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories.
In other news, a chilling CCTV video captured the abduction of two men by suspects who pretended to be police officers in Manila. One of the victims managed to escape when the suspects stopped at a restaurant, while his friend remains in captivity. The abductors reportedly stole ₱9,000 from the victim’s e-wallet and took his gold ring during the ordeal. The incident highlights a dangerous trend of criminals impersonating law enforcement to commit abductions and robberies.
Still in other news, two men were shot and killed while riding a motorcycle in Valencia City, Bukidnon, in what authorities believe was an ambush. Investigators found several .45 caliber shells at the scene and have identified persons of interest in the double murder. One of the victims had a criminal record, including drug-related offenses, and had previously survived a separate ambush attempt earlier this year. Police are exploring multiple angles, including a possible motive linked to illegal drug5, as they work to solve the case.
Bagong feature: Tingnan ang mga balitang para sa'yo ➡️ hanapin ang "Recommended for you" block at mag-enjoy!
Source: KAMI.com.gh
