US EditionInfluencer Ariela "La Langosta" Killed: Friend 6ix9ine Mourns Her Death
Ariela La Langosta, a nightlife influencer with 556,000 Instagram followers, was fatally shot in a targeted attack while returning from work, police said.
- Ariela Mejia-Polanco, a 33-year-old Dominican influencer known as Ariela 'La Langosta,' was discovered deceased inside her vehicle along the Cross County Parkway near Mount Vernon, New York, on August 17.
- Westchester County police determined she died from gunshot wounds and said her death was a targeted homicide, but they have not released details on suspects or the shooting's timing.
- Ariela had worked hours earlier at Ikon New York, a Manhattan restaurant and lounge that closed temporarily to honor her memory, while fellow Queens lounge Starlet of NY also expressed deep sorrow.
- Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine called Ariela a 'tremendous woman' and 'queen of New York' in Instagram tributes on August 17 and 18, sharing personal videos and saying she supported him like a sister.
- The incident prompted widespread tributes highlighting Ariela's energy and kindness, with Ikon New York calling her their 'shining star' whose spirit will live on, and the closures signaling respect and mourning.
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