Yeraldith Tschudy, 32, was fatally shot at a residence on Roney Road in Syracuse, New York, on March 17, 2025. A Colombian-born social worker with a master’s degree who worked with children, she was a mother of two and remembered by colleagues and friends for her compassion and commitment to helping others.

The shooting also killed an 11-year-old boy. Authorities identified and arrested Yeraldith’s boyfriend, who was the father of the child, and charged him with multiple counts including first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder, and criminal possession of a weapon. A grand jury later added an indictment for attempted murder relating to an alleged incident in which he pointed a shotgun at his stepfather. He pleaded not guilty; his lawyers have said they plan a psychiatric defense and he is undergoing a psychological evaluation. A full non-contact restraining order bars him from contacting the mother of his deceased son.

The community remains in shock over the deaths of a devoted mother and a young child. If anyone knew Yeraldith, the boy, or has information about what happened that day, please come forward.