DELAROSA suspects charged with murder days after gang-style shooting that took singer’s life at 22

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Police have charged three people with murder in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old singer Maria De La Rosa, who performed as DELAROSA. The shooting occurred on Sunday.

Authorities have identified the three suspects as Francisco Otilio Gaytan, 27, Benny LiconGomez, 27, and Eduardo Lopez, 21, all residents of Northridge, California.

If found guilty, each defendant could be sentenced to life in prison with no chance of being released.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman shared the news on Wednesday with Daily Mail.

Hochman described the incident as a brutal and deliberate attack that tragically took the life of a young woman and talented artist, leaving her family and the two other people who lived through it deeply traumatized for life.

My office is committed to vigorously prosecuting this case and ensuring that anyone responsible for this violent and tragic event is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

Each person was charged with murder, a serious crime, and two counts of trying to commit robbery.

In court documents seen by Daily Mail, the arraignment dates and bail numbers were learned.

Jose Gaytan will appear in court on January 7, 2026, at the San Fernando Valley Courthouse, Department S. His bail has been set at $2,180,000.

LiconGomez will appear in court on November 26, 2025, and is currently being held on $2,280,000 bail.

Lopez’s bail was set at $2,205,000, and a warrant has been issued for their arrest. A court date will be scheduled in the future.

Gaytan was arrested the same day and LiconGomez was arrested the next day. 

Just before 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, three men reportedly went up to a car parked on Bryant Street near Tampa Avenue in Northridge.

According to a press release issued on Wednesday, the men first demanded money and then opened fire, hitting all three people inside.

DELAROSA, was fatally struck but the two other victims survived with critical injuries. 

Deputy District Attorneys Jennifer Jimenez and Celeste Sanchez are handling the prosecution of this case, which is still being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.

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The accusations made in this case are just claims at this point. Everyone accused is considered innocent until proven guilty in court.

According to the LAPD, witnesses saw two men walk up to a parked car on Bryant Street, as stated in a release on Monday.

‘Multiple rounds were fired at several victims who were parked in the area in their vehicle.’

According to police, three people were in the car at the time of the shooting. The incident happened on Bryant Street, near Tampa Avenue, in the usually quiet Northridge neighborhood.

DELAROSA was rushed to a nearby hospital by a private party, but doctors could not save her. 

The two surviving victims remained in critical condition over the weekend, police said.

As a lifestyle observer, I’ve been watching Delarosa’s rise – she’s a really exciting new artist in the Latin music world. She’s building a great following on Instagram, with over 40,000 fans already, and just recently released her single ‘No Me Llames’ this past August, which is getting a lot of buzz!

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2025-11-26 23:22