Valeria Márquez, a popular TikTok influencer, was fatally shot while livestreaming, raising concerns over women's safety in the country.
**Influencer Valeria Márquez Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream in Mexico**
**Influencer Valeria Márquez Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream in Mexico**
The tragic shooting highlights the alarming increase in violence against women in Mexico.
In a shocking incident, 23-year-old TikTok influencer Valeria Márquez was shot and killed while livestreaming at a beauty salon in Zapopan, a suburb of Guadalajara, Mexico. This tragic event occurred on Tuesday, according to the state prosecutor’s office. Valeria, who had a following of 113,000, was engaging her audience when two men arrived on a motorbike, leading to a confrontation that would end in her demise.
As described by Denis Rodríguez, a spokesman for the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office, one of the assailants entered the salon wearing a mask and sought out Valeria directly, asking, “Are you Valeria?” After she affirmed her identity, he drew a firearm and shot her before fleeing the scene on his accomplice's bike.
In the moments that followed, a video from the livestream emerged, capturing the harrowing incident: Valeria was seen holding a pink stuffed pig, only to suddenly clutch her chest and collapse. Emergency responders discovered her still seated in her chair, the stuffed animal emblematic of her vibrant presence.
Although the Jalisco prosecutor’s office is currently investigating the incident—reviewing surveillance footage and combing through Valeria's social media for leads—no suspects have been identified. Notably, prior to the shooting, the assailants had visited the salon earlier under the guise of delivering a gift, indicating they may not have had a personal connection to Valeria.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the escalating violence against women in Mexico, sparking urgent discussions on safety and justice.
As described by Denis Rodríguez, a spokesman for the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office, one of the assailants entered the salon wearing a mask and sought out Valeria directly, asking, “Are you Valeria?” After she affirmed her identity, he drew a firearm and shot her before fleeing the scene on his accomplice's bike.
In the moments that followed, a video from the livestream emerged, capturing the harrowing incident: Valeria was seen holding a pink stuffed pig, only to suddenly clutch her chest and collapse. Emergency responders discovered her still seated in her chair, the stuffed animal emblematic of her vibrant presence.
Although the Jalisco prosecutor’s office is currently investigating the incident—reviewing surveillance footage and combing through Valeria's social media for leads—no suspects have been identified. Notably, prior to the shooting, the assailants had visited the salon earlier under the guise of delivering a gift, indicating they may not have had a personal connection to Valeria.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the escalating violence against women in Mexico, sparking urgent discussions on safety and justice.
