Suspect in Murder of Chasity and Zella Nunez Caught in San Diego

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Worcester police officials are working to bring back a suspect from San Diego, Calif., in connection with the fatal shooting of a mother and her 11-year-old daughter on March 5. Dejan Belnavis, one of two suspects, signed a waiver of extradition, allowing him to face charges in Massachusetts. The arraignment in Worcester is pending. The incident occurred on Lisbon Street and Englewood Avenue, where both victims were found shot in a parked car. Karel Mangual, 28, was arrested the following day, with Belnavis identified as a second suspect. Belnavis, 27, was located near the San Diego Zoo, with altered appearance, and faces charges of armed assault to murder and carrying a firearm without a license.

The Tragic Homicide in Worcester, England

Police officials in Worcester, England are currently investigating a heartbreaking homicide involving a mother and her 11-year-old daughter. The suspect, identified as Dejan Belnavis, was recently apprehended in San Diego, California and is set to be extradited back to Worcester to face charges for the fatal shooting that took place on March 5.

Details of the Incident

The tragic incident occurred on a quiet afternoon when police responded to reports of gunshots in the vicinity of Lisbon Street and Englewood Avenue in Worcester. Upon arrival, they discovered Chasity and Zella Nunez shot in a parked car. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, both victims were pronounced dead.

Identification of Suspects

Shortly after the shooting, Karel Mangual, 28, was arrested in connection with the crime. It was later revealed that Dejan Belnavis was also involved as a second suspect. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early, Jr. has confirmed that Belnavis will face charges of murder once he is brought back to Worcester.

Extradition Process

Dejan Belnavis appeared in court in San Diego on Monday and signed a waiver of extradition, paving the way for his return to Worcester. The arraignment date in Worcester is yet to be scheduled, but authorities are working towards ensuring justice for the victims and their family.

Arrest in San Diego

Belnavis, 27, was tracked down in San Diego and taken into custody on charges of armed assault to murder and carrying a firearm without a license in connection with the double homicide. Interim Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier disclosed that the suspect was found in the vicinity of the San Diego Zoo, with an altered appearance to avoid detection.

Next Steps

While the extradition process is underway, officials are focused on bringing Belnavis back to Worcester to face the consequences of his alleged actions. The Worcester DA spokesperson has not confirmed whether Belnavis has returned to Massachusetts as of the latest update.

As the investigation unfolds, the community in Worcester remains in mourning for the tragic loss of Chasity and Zella Nunez. The pursuit of justice for the victims continues, with the hope that those responsible will be held accountable for their actions.

Grace Zokovitch contributed to this report.