URGENT UPDATE: Rising Latin music star Maria de La Rosa, known as DELAROSA, was tragically shot and killed in an ambush-style shooting in Northridge, Los Angeles early Saturday morning, November 22, 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 AM while she sat in a parked car with two others, both of whom are now in critical condition.
According to the LAPD, witnesses reported seeing two male suspects approach the vehicle before firing multiple rounds. “This was a targeted attack,” stated a police spokesperson. “We are actively pursuing leads, but as of now, the suspects remain at large.”
This shocking event marks the second murder of a young Latin singer within months, following the death of Fede Dorcaz, 29, who was shot in Mexico City in October. Dorcaz was set to appear on the dancing reality show Las Estrellas Bailan en Hoy before his untimely death.
Fans and fellow artists are mourning the loss of DELAROSA, who had just released her new single, “No Me Llames” (“Don’t Call Me”), in August. The music community is reeling as two promising talents have been lost to gun violence within such a short span.
Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the shooting. The LAPD is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
As this story develops, all eyes are on the LAPD as they work to apprehend the suspects and bring justice to the victims’ families. The impact of such violence resonates deeply in the Latin music community, igniting conversations about safety and the alarming trend of violence against artists.
Stay tuned for further updates as this tragic story unfolds.
