Press Release  No Bail for Dorchester Man in Lynn Murder

Lynn, Massachusetts — A 28-year old Dorchester man was ordered held without bail by Judge William Martin at his arraignment today in Lynn District Court.  Tyrell Mitchell is charged with murder in connection with the beating death of a Lynn man on March 11^th.  The case is scheduled for a probable cause hearing on August 27^th.

At approximately 9:21 pm on March 11^th, Lynn Police responded to a reported robbery at 700 Washington Street.  Further investigation found that the victim was outside his home and forced into a motor vehicle.  His home was later robbed.  The victim, Nelson Nunez, 47, was found deceased at approximately 6:00 am on March 12th at the corner of Essex and Baldwin Streets. 

The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section and the Quincy Police took Mr. Mitchell into custody this morning in Quincy, MA.  The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

This matter remains under investigation by the Essex District Attorney’s Office, Lynn Police and the Essex State Police Detective Unit.

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