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Carmelo, La La Anthony visit family of slain Bronx teenager

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Carmelo Anthony and his wife, La La, paid their respects Monday to the family of 15-year-old Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, who was murdered by gang members in the Bronx in a case of mistaken identity.

Anthony gifted the family a signed New York Knicks jersey, Oklahoma City Thunder Jersey, and a pair of Air Jordans, according to the New York Daily News.

"(Guzman-Feliz's) sister reached out and told me he loved Melo. So I asked Mel to go with me," La La wrote on Instagram. "I can't imagine this type of pain and sadness. His family is strong and may God bless them forever."

This is what I wanted to do for my birthday today. Thank you to the gram for connecting me to this family. I wanted to offer our love and support to Lesandro “Junior’s” family. His sister @__octobersveryown__ reached out and told me he loved Melo. So I asked Mel to go with me. I can’t imagine this type of pain and sadness. His family is strong and may God bless them forever. Seeing his family smile when we walked through that door is something I will never forget. Putting my arms around his mom is something I will never forget. Being in his room is something I will never forget. Pls go to his sister in laws page @c0co__amor to donate to this family. (& before it starts...we did more than bring jerseys and sneakers) just do what YOU can even if it’s $1.. this family will be in my heart forever 🙏🏽🙏🏽#justiceforjunior #justiceforjunior

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Guzman-Feliz was dragged outside a grocery store last Wednesday and stabbed to death with machetes.

Six suspects are expected to face an extradition hearing Tuesday in New Jersey, according to the Daily News. A seventh suspect was arrested Sunday and has been charged with murder, manslaughter, gang assault, and assault.

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