Ariela Mejia-Polanco (La Langosta) Death – Influencer Found Dead in Car

Ariela ‘La Langosta’ Found Dead at 33 in Mount Vernon

Ariela “La Langosta” Mejia-Polanco, a Dominican influencer and NYC nightlife figure with a major Instagram following, was found dead in her car on Sunday, Aug. 17, in Mount Vernon, New York. Police say she died from gunshot wounds and believe the killing was a targeted attack, not a random act. Details were released by the Westchester County Police in an official statement. Source.

Ariela “La Langosta” Mejia-Polanco, Dominican influencer and content creator, passed away tragically at 33.

According to investigators, Mejia-Polanco was discovered at about 8 a.m. on the eastbound Cross County Parkway near the Broad Street exit. The case is being handled by detectives from the department’s General Investigations Unit, and the medical examiner confirmed the cause of death as gunshot wounds. Police statement.

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What Police Have Confirmed

• Time & location: About 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, eastbound Cross County Parkway near Broad Street, Mount Vernon, NY.
• Cause of death: Gunshot wounds confirmed by the medical examiner.
• Nature of crime: Investigators say it appears to be targeted, not random.

These details have been reiterated across local coverage as well. CBS New York report.

Who Was Ariela “La Langosta”?

Mejia-Polanco built a large social media audience by sharing fashion and modeling content and was well known in New York’s nightlife. She had reportedly been at work the night before at Ikon New York, a Manhattan lounge that later shared a heartfelt remembrance and temporarily closed to honor her memory. People.

Police confirmed Ariela Mejia-Polanco, known as “La Langosta,” died in a targeted attack in Mount Vernon, NY.

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Tributes and Community Response

Tributes poured in soon after her death was made public. Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine—with whom she maintained a public friendship—posted a message in Spanish calling her the “queen of New York,” adding, “NY won’t ever be the same.” Venues across the city, including Ikon New York and Starlets of New York, remembered her charisma and kindness, with friends describing how her presence “lit up every room.” Source.

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Investigation: What Happens Next

The Westchester County Police say detectives are pursuing leads and emphasizing that there is no indication of a random threat to the public. Anyone with information related to the Sunday morning shooting near the Broad Street exit is encouraged to contact local authorities. Police update.

How We’re Covering This Story

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Sources

• PEOPLE: Influencer Ariela La Langosta’s Cause of Death Revealed
• Westchester County Police (official Facebook statement)
• CBS New York: Woman found dead on Cross County Parkway

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