US police have launched a criminal investigation after influencer Ariella La Langosta was found dead inside her car with fatal gunshot wounds in Westchester County, New York.
CONFIRMADO: Ariela “La Langosta”, famosa bartender de NYC, fue hallada muerta dentro de un vehículo en el Cross County Parkway (Mount Vernon). Policía investiga su fallecimiento como una muerte sospechosa. pic.twitter.com/BSJ8jWSMqr
— Wilkinmeta𝕏 (@wilkinmeta) August 18, 2025
The 33-year-old, who gained recognition for her appearance in rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s 2023 music video “WAPAE”, was discovered on Sunday, along the Cross County Parkway.
According to an official statement released by Westchester County Police, forensic examiners confirmed that her cause of death was gunshot injuries, stressing that available evidence shows the killing was not accidental.
The county’s General Investigations Unit is conducting the case in cooperation with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Authorities described Ariella as a “potential target of violent action” but declined to provide further details, citing the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation.
La Langosta, who lived in New York, had built a following of over 566,000 on Instagram, where she regularly shared fashion and lifestyle content, making her one of the well-known digital figures in the city’s influencer scene.
While the motive remains unclear, investigators are expected to release more information as the case develops.
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