Carl-Hens Beliard was a young freshman at Salem State University, but his life was cut short after he was killed by Missael Pena Canela
Carl-Hens Beliard was an 18-year-old college freshman who called Worcester home. While not much is known about his personal life, his achievements on the basketball court spoke volumes.
Who is Carl-Hens Beliard Salem State University basketball player shot dead by Missael Pena Canela in his car
He was killed by Missael Pena Canela, 18, of Salem who was arraigned in Salem District Court and held without bail and prosecutors allege Pena Canela had an “on and off again” relationship with a woman who was with Beliard at the time of the shooting.
On behalf of the City of Worcester, I am heartbroken to hear about the tragic loss of 18-year-old Carl Hens Beliard, a North High School graduate and student at Salem State University. Carl was a member of the 2023 State Championship winning basketball team, Carl was aโฆ pic.twitter.com/XXau726Zq6
— Joe Petty (@MayorJoePetty) November 1, 2023
Our hearts are broken for our friends in the North High community. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends, and teammates of 2023 graduate, and state champion, Carl-Hens Beliard๐ค๐งก pic.twitter.com/iIjCMxMYxg
— Worcester Red Sox (@WooSox) November 1, 2023
He was a standout athlete, and his journey began at Worcester North High School, where he played a pivotal role in the school’s championship-winning basketball team.ย
In the early hours of November 1, 2023, tragedy struck. Carl-Hens Beliard was found in his car with gunshot wounds on Forest Avenue in Salem, just miles away from his campus.ย
The incident occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. (Local Time), sending shockwaves throughout the community. A bullet hole in the car window bore witness to the horrifying event.
This is 18-year-old Carl Hens Beliard.
He was shot and killed last night near Salem State University, where he was a freshman on the basketball team.
These are just a few of the photos his Mom and Dad shared with me this afternoon.
Theyโre absolutely heartbroken. @7News pic.twitter.com/zxP8IldEvu
— Sam Bleiweis (@SamBleiweisTV) November 1, 2023
The news of Carl-Hens Beliard’s tragic demise has left a profound impact on those who knew him and the wider community. Salem State University President John Keenan expressed the collective heartbreak, saying,ย
“As both the Salem State president and a college dad, this tragedy is heartbreaking for all in our community and every parent’s worst nightmare.”
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo joined in offering condolences, saying, “On behalf of the City of Salem, our hearts go out to the Beliard family and to the Salem State University community.”
Law enforcement agencies are working diligently to unravel the circumstances surrounding Carl-Hens Beliard’s tragic death. The Essex County District Attorney’s office and the Salem Police Department are leading the investigation. Initial findings indicate that the shooting was not a random act of violence.
As of now, one arrest has been made, leaving many questions unanswered. The ongoing investigation will hopefully provide clarity and justice for Carl-Hens Beliard and his grieving family.
Carl-Hens Beliard, the lone senior on the North High basketball team, talks about winning a state title and teamwork at Polar Park โฆ@tgsportsโฉ pic.twitter.com/qt0NNJgCOJ
— Rich Garven (@RichGarvenTG) March 26, 2023
Carl-Hens Beliard’s untimely death is a stark reminder of the senseless violence that plagues communities across the country. A promising young athlete, he had a bright future ahead of him. Instead, his life was tragically cut short, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew him and understood the potential of his talent.
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