Influencer Yarely Ashley Hermosillo, 27, Killed by Stray Bullet

Hermosillo's cause of death has been ruled a homicide after she was struck by a stray bullet while in her car with her family.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:50pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the violence that took the life of social media influencer Yarely Ashley Hermosillo.A single spent bullet casing, a grim reminder of the tragic loss of life and the ongoing issue of gun violence in America.Glendale Today

Yarely Ashley Hermosillo, a 27-year-old content creator known for her cooking videos, was killed by a stray bullet while in her car with her husband, mother, and young son on August 15. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide due to a gunshot wound to the head. Jesus Preciado Dousten, 33, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in connection to the shooting.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence and the devastating impact it can have on innocent bystanders. Hermosillo's death has left her family devastated and raises questions about public safety and the need for stricter gun control measures.

The details

According to police documents, Dousten allegedly fired his handgun out of the driver's side of his truck during a verbal argument with another driver, and the bullet struck Hermosillo, who was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle to the left of Dousten's at the intersection. Hermosillo was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly after.

  • On August 15, Hermosillo was struck by a stray bullet while in her car.
  • On August 20, Hermosillo's husband Daniel Salgado held an emotional press conference with the Glendale Police Department.
  • On April 17, 2026, the official cause of death for Hermosillo was revealed.

The players

Yarely Ashley Hermosillo

A 27-year-old content creator known for her cooking videos on social media, who was killed by a stray bullet while in her car.

Daniel Salgado

Hermosillo's husband, who was in the car with her at the time of the shooting and drove her to the hospital.

Jesus Preciado Dousten

A 33-year-old man who has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, misconduct involving weapons, and endangerment in connection to Hermosillo's death.

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What they’re saying

“It hurts to lose your other half, but when it happens in front of you and you can't do nothing, it's a different type of hurt.”

— Daniel Salgado, Hermosillo's husband

“Yarely's life was just beginning. We just moved into our new apartment. Her social media career was beginning to take off, and that was taken from her. You asked anybody who knew Yarely, they would tell you she was a glue to the family. She was a jokester. She was that caring person you could call when you needed somebody to be with. She would drop everything just to be with you. And she was an amazing cook.”

— Daniel Salgado, Hermosillo's husband

“I feel for my son when he goes to sleep at night and doesn't get to cuddle with her. When we go for a walk, he waits to see his mommy coming out of the house, as she always would.”

— Daniel Salgado, Hermosillo's husband

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Jesus Preciado Dousten to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for stricter gun control measures and better public safety initiatives to prevent senseless acts of violence that take innocent lives. Hermosillo's death has left her family devastated, and her story serves as a sobering reminder of the real human cost of gun violence.