A young Latin singer’s promising career ended in tragedy early Saturday. Maria De La Rosa, 22, also known as DELAROSA, was shot dead in an ambush-style attack in Northridge, Los Angeles.
Police say two men walked up to a parked car near Bryant Street just before 1:30 a.m. They opened fire on the vehicle. Three people inside were hit. De La Rosa died at the hospital. The other two passengers are in critical condition.
Her death has shocked her fans and the Latin music community. She released her single “No Me Llames” in August. In her recent Instagram post, she hinted she was working on new music:
“Ocupando cocinando en el Stu … Ya es tiempo.”
Who Was DELAROSA?
De La Rosa was more than just a singer. She was an influencer, a rising talent in the Latin music world. She performed under the name DELAROSA and had built a strong following online.
Her breakthrough song, “No Me Llames”, resonated with listeners. (“Don’t Call Me” is the English translation.)
Why DELAROSA Killed?
According to police, the attack happened around 1:25 a.m., when two male suspects approached the parked car and began firing. LAPD is investigating the killing in its Valley Bureau Homicide Division.
No arrests have been made yet. The motive remains unclear. Authorities have not ruled out a gang connection, but they have not confirmed anything publicly.
Public Reaction to the DELAROSA Shooting
News of her death triggered an outpouring of grief on social media. Fans, fellow musicians, and music executives have expressed their sorrow. Record executive Jimmy Humilde was among those who publicly mourned her loss.
One fan remembered her as a fierce talent whose life was tragically cut short. Others are demanding justice and answers.
Investigation Underway
LAPD is actively investigating. The shooting is being treated as a targeted attack. Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Why This Is Significant
De La Rosa’s death underscores a chilling trend: young, talented artists becoming victims of gun violence. Her rise in the music scene was real and was just beginning. Now, the community is left mourning not just a life lost, but the future that might have been.
Authorities remain under pressure to find who did this and why. As the investigation moves forward, fans are watching, hoping for justice, and remembering the music she left behind.
