Ariela Meja-Polanco Fatally Shot on Cross County Parkway
- Crime Noir
- Aug 19
- 1 min read
On August 17, 2025, 33-year-old Ariela Mejia-Polanco was tragically shot and killed in Mount Vernon, New York.
Police were dispatched around 8:00 a.m. to reports of a disabled vehicle traveling eastbound on the Cross County Parkway. Upon arrival, officers discovered Ariela deceased behind the wheel of the car. Investigators believe she was targeted and that this was not a random act of violence.
Following her passing, there has been an outpouring of support on social media, with friends, family, and community members sharing tributes about the impact she had on their lives. Most notably, rapper 6ix9ine expressed his condolences publicly.
The investigation remains ongoing.
May Ariela Mejia-Polanco rest in peace.
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