Police in New York arrested two more members of the Trinitarios gang, including one alleged high-ranking member, in connection with the brutal caught-on-video execution of an innocent Bronx teen who wanted to become a cop, police sources said.
The two gangsters, bring the total arrested in the case to 10. Eight other men were arrested last week.
One of the new suspect, 29-year-old Diego Suero of the Bronx, ws arrested Tuesday afternoon. He is expected to be charged with murder and gang assault in connection with the death of Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, affectionately known as Junior. Suero is also believed to be a member of the Trinitarios gang,
Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz was hacked with a machete and stabbed with a knife June 20 after he was dragged out of a bodega in a case of mistaken identity.
The two men just arrested may have been directly involved with the 15-year-old’s killing, sources said.
The teen victim was a member of the NYPD Explorers program for aspiring police officers.
Videos caught various stages of the attack, including the teen trying to hide at a bodega, then being dragged out of the store and fighting for his life.
The bodega owner later said he tried to call 911 but that no help was arriving.
Suspects: Top [L-R] Jose Taverez, Joniki Martinez and Manuel Rivera. Below[L-R]: Santiago Rodriguez, Jose Muniz and Danel Fernandez
Elvin Garcia, [left], was the eighth person arrested over the Guzman-Feliz murder. He is charged with first- and second-degree murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon. Kevin Alvarez, [right], was the first of the eight to be arrested. He was indicted for second-degree murder
Seven of the other eight suspects already in custody appeared in court on June 25..
Their identities and charges were listed as: Kevin Alvarez, 19: Second-degree murder, manslaughter, gang assault and assault.
Jose Muniz, 21, of Paterson: First- and second-degree murder, manslaughter, gang assault and assault with intent to cause serious injury with a weapon.
Jose Taverez, 21, of the Bronx: Second-degree murder, manslaughter, gang assault and assault with intent to cause serious injury with a weapon
Manuel Rivera, 18, of the Bronx: Second-degree murder, manslaughter, gang assault and assault with intent to cause serious injury with a weapon, and criminal possession of a weapon.
Daniel Fernandez, 21, of the Bronx: Second-degree murder, manslaughter, gang assault and assault with intent to cause serious injury with a weapon.
Jonaiki Martinez-Estrella, 24, of Freeport: First- and second-degree murder, manslaughter, gang assault and assault with intent to cause serious injury with a weapon.
Antonio Santiago-Hernandez, 24, of the Bronx: First- and second-degree murder, manslaughter, gang assault and assault with intent to cause serious injury with a weapon.
Elvin Garcia, 23, is charged with first- and second-degree murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon.
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