22-Year-Old Singer Delarosa Killed in Los Angeles — Details
Latina singer, Maria De La Rosa, who performed under the name Delarosa, was confirmed dead on Saturday morning.
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Just three weeks earlier, she had teased new music and posted photos of herself. No one knew it would be her final post.
The Los Angeles Police Department now urges anyone with information to come forward to help identify the assailants.
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Delarosa had been best known for her single "No Me Llames," which she released in August. On social media, she had been actively teasing new music — her last Instagram post, shared on October 31, featured a carousel of studio photos in which she posed in a red outfit, holding a guitar.
In a caption written in Spanish, she said, "Busy cooking in the [studio] … It's about that time … GAME TIME BABY #I'mTheBadDoll #FamilyOnly."
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Among the first to pay tribute was professional fighter Armado Vargas, who referred to her as "Sofía" in a heartfelt Instagram post.
In the post dated November 24, Vargas wrote, "So Heartbroken💔💔, But using this as Fuel for my Next Fight. My Friend Sofía has gone to be with the Lord. Such amazing Soul, gone to Soon. Rest in Peace Momma @delarosaaaa This Fight is Dedicated to you!."
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According to the LAPD, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the Northridge neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley at around 1:25 a.m. on November 22, 2025. The shooting occurred on Bryant Street, just east of Tampa Avenue.
Authorities respond to the scene of a shooting on November 22, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@ktlathecw
Three people were reportedly sitting inside a parked vehicle when two unidentified male suspects approached on foot and opened fire.
All three victims were hit. One of them — De La Rosa — was taken to a hospital by private vehicle, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The other two victims remain hospitalized in critical condition. Their names have not been released.
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Police on the scene following a shooting incident on November 22, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@ktlathecw
As of Tuesday, November 25, no arrests had been made, and the motive remains unknown. The investigation is being led by detectives from the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division, Valley Section.
Initially, authorities had reported the victim as a 20-year-old woman — a detail later corrected after formal identification.
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Her stage name, Delarosa, had already begun trending in Latin music circles as one to watch. Her single "No Me Llames" ("Don't Call Me") was starting to circulate online, and her final post seemed to signal that new music was on the way.
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Anyone with information is urged to contact Detectives Simonyan and Lopez from Operations Valley Bureau Homicide at (818) 374-9550. After hours, call (310) 726-7700 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).
Anonymous tips can be submitted via 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or online at www.lacrimestoppers.org. Mobile users can use the "P3 Tips" app.
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Delarosa's death is one of several recent losses that have shaken the entertainment world. Just days earlier, another tragedy surfaced involving a young actor whose sudden passing left his family and fans reeling.
Spencer Lofranco, who starred alongside John Travolta in "Gotti" and broke out in the crime drama "Jamesy Boy," died on November 18, 2025, in Canada. His death was confirmed two days later in a heartbreaking social media post from his brother.
Spencer Lofranco attends the "Gotti" New York premiere at SVA Theater on June 14, 2018, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
On November 20, Santino Lofranco posted a social media tribute for his brother, featuring a carousel of childhood snapshots and recent photos of the actor, full of warmth and nostalgia.
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According to TMZ, Spencer's death is currently under investigation by authorities in British Columbia, with no official cause of death released. His father, Rocco Lofranco, a prominent Toronto personal injury lawyer, has not answered requests for comment.
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What makes Spencer's death even more shocking is that just six days before he passed, he seemed full of life and looking forward to the future.
On November 12, he posted a black and white selfie on Instagram, writing, "I'm getting my face tatoo [sic] burned out," before promoting his OnlyFans account and teasing changes ahead. "Period the best is yet to come. The hair is on it way it's got held up customs. Crazy [sic]."
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Spencer's acting career began modestly with a role in the indie comedy "At Middleton," starring Andy Garcia and Vera Farmiga. He then trained at the New York Film Academy's year-long conservatory, which launched him into "Jamesy Boy" in 2014, acting alongside Mary-Louise Parker, Ving Rhames, James Woods, and Taissa Farmiga.
That same year, he landed a role in "Unbroken," directed by Angelina Jolie and starring Jack O'Connell, Domhnall Gleeson, Garrett Hedlund, and Miyavi.
Spencer's star was on the rise. In a 2014 conversation with Interview Magazine, he opened up about his ambitions and the path that led him to acting.
Originally from Toronto, Spencer said he knew by 17 that he wanted to act. He was the kind of person who always wanted attention and began attending summer acting classes that eventually led him to the New York Conservatory, which launched his career.
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Acting and performing already ran in his blood, however. His mother was an actress, opera singer, and dancer, and she often brought him to auditions. But it wasn't the path his father hoped for; he wanted Spencer to become a lawyer or a hockey player.
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At the time of this interview, Spencer had not yet worked with Angelina, but he admired what he knew of her directing style. "I guess she wants people to know that they're safe and there's going to be another take—it's all good. That's the type of attitude she has," he said.
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He even admitted that the actress had been his childhood "dream girl."
If he hadn't pursued acting, Spencer revealed he would have moved to Africa to work with organizations helping the world's most vulnerable children. But in Hollywood, he wanted to be intentional about his career.
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"I want to be wise about what I choose. Actors whose choices I've liked are Sean Penn, Leonardo DiCaprio, River Phoenix," he told the magazine.
Spencer's filmography grew afterward with roles in "Dixieland," "Home," and "King Cobra." But his most high-profile part came in "Gotti," where he played the gangster's son opposite John Travolta and the late Kelly Preston.
We offer Spencer's family and loved ones our deepest sympathies as they face this unimaginable loss.
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