Who was Maria De La Rosa? Singer fatally shot inside a parked car in Los Angeles

Delarosa, a rising Latin artist also known as Maria De La Rosa singer, was fatally shot early Saturday morning in what authorities describe as an ambush-style attack in the San Fernando Valley, leaving two others critically wounded, according to KTLA.

The latin singer, 22, was found shot inside a parked car in Northridge just before 1:30 a.m., the outlet reported, citing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died of her injuries. The other victims, whose names have not been released, remained in critical condition.

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Why was De La Rosa shot?

Detectives believe the shooting was gang-related, NBC Los Angeles reported, though the exact motive remains unclear. No arrests have been made, and LAPD said the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have not commented on whether De La Rosa, the victims, or the location were targeted in advance.

Who was Maria De La Rosa?

Maria De La Rosa was a 22-year-old emerging Latin singer who had begun building a devoted following under her stage name DELAROSA. She released her debut track, “No Me Llames” (“Don’t Call Me”), in August and had already amassed more than 40,000 followers on Instagram.

Her Instagram bio included the Spanish phrase “#MuñecaMalaHastaLaTumba,” which translates to “Bad Doll Until the Tomb.” She frequently shared snippets of her work and influences, including reposting, in September, a video of controversial internet figure Andrew Tate offering what he called “life lessons for greatness.”

Her final Instagram post showed De La Rosa in a recording studio with an electric guitar, hinting at new music. “Ocupando cocinando en el Stu … Ya es tiempo,” she wrote. Translation: “Busy cooking in the studio … It’s about time.”

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Who was Maria De La Rosa?
Maria De La Rosa, known professionally as DELAROSA, was a 22-year-old rising Latin singer from Los Angeles. She gained recognition after releasing her debut track “No Me Llames” in August and had built a growing fanbase with more than 40,000 Instagram followers.

What happened to Maria De La Rosa?
She was fatally shot in an ambush-style attack while sitting inside a parked car in Northridge, Los Angeles, around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. Two other individuals in the vehicle were also shot and remain in critical condition.

Where did the shooting take place?
The attack occurred in the San Fernando Valley’s Northridge neighborhood. Police found the victims inside a parked car after responding to reports of gunfire.

Why was Maria De La Rosa shot?
LAPD detectives suspect the shooting may be gang-related, according to local reports. However, the exact motive has not been determined, and investigators have not said whether De La Rosa or the location was specifically targeted.

Have any arrests been made in the case?
No. As of now, no suspects have been identified or arrested. The investigation remains active.