A Sanostee man has been charged with second degree murder after allegedly fatally assaulting a man in his home, according to a federal complaint.
Tyrone Atcitty Nez, 33, of Sanostee, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was charged by criminal complaint with second degree murder in Indian Country.
According to the complaint, on June 8, Nez allegedly fatally assaulted a man near Sanostee on the Navajo Nation. Nez allegedly punched the victim in the face, rendering him unconscious. Nez then allegedly stomped the victim in the face several times.
Neighbors called 911, and Emergency Medical Services were unable to revive the victim. Navajo Police arrested Nez.
A complaint is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Nez faces up to life in prison.
The Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Brittany DuChaussee is prosecuting the case.
Tyrone Atcitty Nez, a 33-year-old man from Sanostee, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was charged with second degree murder in Indian Country. Nez will remain in custody pending a preliminary and detention hearing scheduled for June 15.
The charges against Tyrone Atcitty Nez are only allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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