- A fast-rising musician and influencer was fatally shot in an ambush in the early hours of Saturday, November 22
- The 22-year-old musician had recently released her debut single and had a growing following on Instagram
- The music community, including producers who had worked with the slain artiste, mourns the loss
A 22-year-old influencer and musician was fatally shot in an ambush attack early Saturday morning.
Source: Facebook
Authorities reported that the incident occurred when multiple shots were fired at a group of people in a car parked on the street.
How did Maia de la Rosa die?
The victim, Maria de la Rosa, was hit by gunfire and later died from her injuries after being transported to the hospital.
According to Yahoo.com, witnesses said two men approached the vehicle at around 1:25 am on Saturday, November 22.
De la Rosa, known by her stage name DELAROSA, had just released her debut single “No me llames” (“Don’t Call Me”) in August.
Her Instagram account, which boasts over 40,000 followers, recently featured a post of her with an electric guitar in a recording studio, hinting at new music to come with the caption:
“Ocupada cocinando en el Stu,” meaning “Busy cooking in the studio.”
Source: Instagram
The incident happened in Los Angeles, US.
Her tragic death has left many in the Latin music community in mourning, including music producer Jimmy Humilde and Juan Moises, lead singer of Los Gemelos de Sinaloa.
Times J Martinez, a music producer and engineer, expressed his sorrow in a message in Spanish, saying it was painful that such a talented young musician’s life was taken so violently.
“It hurts that it happened with violence.”
Many fans took to social media to mourn the rising musician.
Julie Martinez:
“My deepest condolences to her family and friends. May the Lord comfort them in this difficult time.”
Ce Ce:
“Praying! She was gorgeous.”
Travis Pettway:
“Whole lot more to this story.”
Sabrina Brown:
“Prayers have my deepest condolences.”
Rosie Dionicio:
“Sending my deepest condolences to her family and friends.”
Stacey Davis:
“Prayers to her family.”
Othon Castillo Jr.
“Condolences to Maria and her family.”
Adri Aguirre:
“She was very flashy and seemed like she was living a really fast life. I hate to assume but this sounds like it was targeted. Such a beautiful girl gone too soon. May she RIP.”
Crystal Dozier:
“The cartel, perhaps, or she was collateral damage either way, it’s sad.”
Jessica Dumas:
“Why people are so Jealous and Mad poor girl! My deep condolence to is family 🙏🏻🩵.”
Brenda Sanchez:
“So sad omg prayers 🙏 she was so beautiful may she rest in peace my condolences to her family.”
Barbie Adilah Ross:
“Who are the dudes she was with, because they seem to be the target.”
Taylor Black:
“When you live that life don’t be sad when it catches up to you like this.”
Food influencer dies after being shot
Separately, TikTok content creator Michael Duarte died on November 8 during a confrontation with police.
Duarte reportedly threatened the officers with a knife.
This prompted one of them to fire two shots at him.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
