West Coast rapper Game, Cardi B, La La Anthony and Fat Joe are in a world of pain right now. The foursome have expressed their sadness and frustration following the mistaken identity slaying of 15-year-old New York student Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz.
The high-profile celebs went to Instagram this past Sunday and poured out their emotions of Guzman-Feliz’s fatal stabbing.
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Law enforcement have arrested multiple gang members in connection to the brutal slaying.
Police have arrested five gang members in connection to the vicious slaying of a 15-year-old boy outside a bodega in the Bronx Wednesday night, sources tell CBS2. It was a step towards justice in the wake of what the family and friends of Lesandro Guzman-Feliz say was a tragic and fatal case of mistaken identity. (CBS Local)
New York police have continued to update fans on Lesandro’s murder investigation with daily social media posts.
Prayers for the family of #NYPDExplorer Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, whose dream of joining the NYPD was cut short by a murderous street gang. His death is proof that we cannot rest or retreat. We will carry on in his memory, until the streets are safe for all NYers. #justiceforjunior pic.twitter.com/CK7OhVbRJ2
— NYC PBA (@NYCPBA) June 24, 2018
INTERIM UPDATE: We have made arrests regarding the murder of 15-yr-old Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz. Confirmed details to follow. This is still an active investigation. Your tips have been invaluable! Please keep them coming. 800-577-TIPS. #justiceforjunior #GangFreeBronx pic.twitter.com/pODqvYqZlX
— Chief Rodney Harrison (@NYPDDetectives) June 24, 2018
Guzman-Felix’s death ultimately came as a result of mistaken identity.
Guzman-Feliz, 15, was attacked outside a Bronx deli and hacked to death with a machete and knives by a group of suspected Trinitarios who may have mistaken him for a similar-looking youth who had made a sex tape with one of the thug’s relatives. (New York Post)