Overview
- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and listed the cause and manner of death as deferred.
- LAPD Robbery-Homicide detectives executed a Sept. 17 search warrant at a Hollywood Hills address tied to D4vd and seized multiple items, including a computer, with no arrests announced.
- Representatives say the 20-year-old artist is cooperating with investigators, his world tour has been canceled, and industry partners have paused promotion, including Crocs, Hollister, and UMG/Interscope.
- Reddit users accused the singer of deleting critical posts; the r/d4vd subreddit was later locked as discussions moved to alternate forums, while fact-checks rejected viral claims such as pregnancy rumors or links to other murders.
- Community response included a Lake Elsinore vigil and fundraising for the family, and The U.S. Sun reported the lease at the searched Hollywood home was ended as the investigation continues.