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Three Men Charged in Killing of Singer DELAROSA in Alleged Northridge Ambush

Prosecutors say the assailants approached her parked car, demanded money, then opened fire in a pre-dawn attack.

Overview

  • Los Angeles County prosecutors filed one count of murder and two counts of second-degree attempted robbery against three suspects from Northridge.
  • Two 27-year-old men were arrested on Nov. 22 and 23, and a warrant is outstanding for a 21-year-old.
  • Charging documents state the trio demanded cash before shooting into the vehicle, striking all three occupants.
  • María de la Rosa, 22, died at a hospital, and the two companions suffered critical injuries as the LAPD homicide investigation continues without a confirmed motive.
  • The shooting occurred around 1:25 a.m. on Nov. 22 on Bryant Street near Tampa Avenue; bail for the two in custody was set between about $2.18 million and $2.28 million, with court appearances scheduled.