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National Guardswoman and Daughter Killed in Worcester Shooting

Chastity Nuñez and her 11-year-old daughter, Zella, were fatally shot while sitting in their car in Worcester, Massachusetts, sparking a manhunt for the suspects.

  • Chastity Nuñez, a Connecticut Army National Guard member, and her daughter Zella were shot and killed in their parked car on Tuesday afternoon.
  • Nuñez was remembered for her resilience, intelligence, and dedication to duty, having received several honors since joining the service in 2020.
  • Zella Nuñez, who was legally blind, was described as a high-achieving student well-liked by her peers and teachers.
  • One suspect, Karel Mangual, has been arrested and charged, while another, Dejan Belnavis, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
  • The community mourns the 'senseless loss' of the mother and daughter, with officials stating that such violence has no place in their city.
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