Kevin Granados-Coreas, 19, and Carlos Portillo, 22, have been charged with second degree murder after Nassau County Police say they killed 19-year-old Julio Cesar Gonzales-Espantzay last March.
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The 19-year-old's body was found dumped in the Massapequa Preserve after police say he was lured into a car by the alleged gang members, taken to the secluded location, and fatally attacked with knives and machetes.
Granados-Coreas and Portillo allegedly did this to boost their status within the notorious street gang, according to prosecutors.
Both defendants have been arraigned and remain in police custody.
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Officials say more arrests in this case are possible.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.