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Musician Killed in Alleged Setup: Two Charged

12/13/2025

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Maria De La Rosa, a 22-year-old musician, was shot during a Northridge robbery.
Investigations indicate De La Rosa was allegedly set up by Francisco Gaytan and Benny Gomez, charged with murder.
Surveillance footage shows Gomez with the gunmen before the shooting.
Gomez says he did not know De La Rosa's death until told by her mother.
The second gunman's status remains unclear because Gaytan and Gomez have not entered pleas.

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Story summary

Maria De La Rosa, a 22-year-old musician, was shot during a Northridge robbery.
Investigations indicate De La Rosa was allegedly set up by Francisco Gaytan and Benny Gomez, charged with murder.
Surveillance footage shows Gomez with the gunmen before the shooting.
Gomez says he did not know De La Rosa's death until told by her mother.
The second gunman's status remains unclear because Gaytan and Gomez have not entered pleas.