$5,000 reward offered for man accused in Worcester murder of mother, daughter

The man accused of killing a mother and daughter in Worcester last week is wanted by the U.S. Marshals, who are offering up to $5,000 for information.

Dejan Dante Belnavis, 27, is currently wanted for armed assault to murder and firearm possession charges. Last week, investigators said another person connected to the murders was already in custody.

Worcester police reported that a mother and daughter were shot in a parked vehicle on Lisbon Street around 3 p.m. on March 5. They were transported to a local hospital where they both died, police said.

Family members identified the victims as Chasity Nuñez and Zella, her 11-year-old daughter, local outlets reported. Zella was a Worcester Public Schools student.

Belnavis is described as a Black man who is 5 feet 11 inches tall and about 160 pounds. He is armed and dangerous, the U.S. Marshals said.

Anyone with information can text the Worcester police at Text a Tip 274637 or the Massachusetts State Police Fugitive Apprehension Section at 1-800-KAPTURE.

Worcester police shared additional photos of Belnavis.

Molly Farrar

Molly Farrar is a general assignment reporter for Boston.com, focusing on education, politics, crime, and more.

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