Fresno Woman Charged In Killing Of Her Sister And Infant Niece

FRESNO, CA — A California woman and her boyfriend were charged Monday in the deaths of her 18-year-old sister and 3-week-old niece who were shot in their Fresno home out of jealousy and sibling rivalry in September, authorities said.

On September 24, 22-year-old Yarelly Solorio-Rivera of Fresno fired a handgun multiple times and killed her sister, Yanelly, and Yanelly's infant daughter, Celine, the Fresno County District Attorney's Office said.

Officials added that Solorio-Rivera's boyfriend, 26-year-old Martin Arroyo-Morales, was also involved in the killings, which they say took place at the home he shared with Yarelly.

Both were arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail Wednesday, according to the Fresno County District Attorney's Office.

A felony complaint filed in Fresno Superior Court says that Solorio-Rivera and Arroyo-Morales each face charges including murder and personal and intentional discharge of a firearm causing death.

If convicted of all charges and allegations, they both face life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty, according to the DA's office.

The arraignment for both defendants is scheduled for Tuesday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.