Maria De La Ros: Singer, 22, shot dead in parked car in Los Angeles in 'ambush-style' killing - police launch manhunt
A 22-year-old singer has been shot dead in Los Angeles.
Maria De La Rosa was shot dead in the early hours of Saturday morning in what police described as an “ambush-style” killing. Witnesses say that they saw two unknown males run up to a parked vehicle and let off multiple shots.
All three passengers inside were hit. The 22-year-old female singer was rushed to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The two other victims are currently in critical condition. Their identities are also currently unknown.
According to the LAPD, the shooting took place just before 1:30am on Bryant Street east of Tampa Avenue in the Northridge neighbourhood. The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown and remains a mystery.
During the initial stage of the investigation, police identified the victim as a “20-year-old woman” before a statement on Monday named her as 22-year-old Maria De La Rosa. The music artist who goes by DELAROSA is most well known for her song “No me Llames,” which means “Don’t call me”.