Massachusetts Restaurant Shooting: Mother and Daughter Fatally Shot in SUV, Suspect Arrested
In a tragic event, a mother and her 11-year-old daughter were fatally shot while sitting in a parked SUV in a Massachusetts neighborhood. The incident happened shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Surveillance Video and Arrest
Police have arrested one man in connection with the shooting and are currently searching for another suspect. Surveillance video shows two individuals approaching the vehicle and opening fire. Additionally, a car matching witness descriptions was seen circling the area before and after the shooting. The vehicle was later found in Hartford, Connecticut.
Victims' Identity and Response
The victims were identified as Chasity Nunez and her daughter, Zella Nunez. They were found inside the SUV and were later pronounced dead at the hospital. The city's mayor, city manager, police chief, and school district superintendent released a joint statement mourning the "senseless loss" and emphasized the need for patience and privacy for the victims' family and friends. They also stated that an act of such violence has no place in the city and that the residents "deserve better."
Motive and Relationship
Authorities have not released a potential motive for the killings, and it remains unclear whether there was any relationship between the assailants and the victims.
Community Response
The community has been called to stand in sorrow and solidarity with the victims' family and the Worcester Public Schools, which is grieving the loss of a student.
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