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Ariiela Lalangosta Found Fatally Shot on New York Parkway as Police Probe Targeted Killing

Detectives questioned her boyfriend as they pursue multiple leads with no suspects identified.

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Dominican influencer Ariiela Lalangosta was allegedly shot dead in NYC.

Overview

  • Westchester County Police say the influencer was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds in a black Mercedes on the eastbound Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon on Aug. 17.
  • Preliminary reports described shattered windows and multiple bullet holes in the vehicle after she left her shift at Ikon New York.
  • Authorities are investigating the attack as targeted and have not announced a motive or named any suspects.
  • Her boyfriend, identified in reports as Nata Cartier, was detained for questioning, though police have not linked him to the killing.
  • Ikon New York confirmed her death and temporarily closed with plans to reopen Aug. 21, as tributes also poured in from nightlife venues and from Tekashi 6ix9ine, with whom she had public ties including an appearance in his 2023 'WAPAE' video.