Maria De La Rosa, 22-Year-Old Latin Musician and Influencer, Shot and Killed in Execution-Style Ambush in Northridge; No Arrests Made

A rising Latin musician and social media influencer was shot and killed in what police describe as an execution-style ambush while she sat in a parked car in Northridge, Los Angeles, early Saturday morning. Maria De La Rosa, 22 — known by her stage name DELAROSA — was inside the vehicle with two others when two male suspects reportedly approached and opened fire at close range before fleeing the scene.

The shooting occurred around 1:25 a.m. near Bryant Street, just east of Tampa Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. De La Rosa was rushed to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The two other occupants of the car suffered critical injuries and were fighting for their lives, authorities told ABC7.

Investigators are exploring the possibility that the shooting may be gang-related, though the exact motive remains unclear. As of now, no arrests have been made.

Maria De La Rosa, 22-Year-Old Latin Musician and Influencer, Shot and Killed in Execution-Style Ambush in Northridge; No Arrests Made

De La Rosa had been gaining momentum in the Latin music world, recently releasing her track “No Me Llames” (“Don’t Call Me”) in August, as reported by KTLA. Her most recent Instagram post showed her inside a recording studio, teasing new music with the caption:
“Ocupando cocinando en el Stu… ya es tiempo” — which translates to “Busy cooking in the studio… it’s about that time.”

At the time of her death, her Instagram account @delarosaaaa had amassed more than 40,000 followers, many of whom have since flooded her page with messages of grief and disbelief.

Police say the motive behind the attack remains unknown, and the search for the shooters is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Simonyan or Detective Lopez with the LAPD Valley Bureau Homicide Unit at 818-374-9550.