TikTok Star Valeria Márquez Murdered During Live Streaming in Mexico

Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old TikTok influencer, was fatally shot while livestreaming from a beauty salon in Jalisco, Mexico. This tragic event reinforces concerns about the rising violence against women in the country.

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through social media, TikTok influencer Valeria Márquez was shot and killed on Tuesday during a livestream from a beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. At just 23 years old, Márquez had amassed a following of 113,000 on TikTok, where she often connected with her audience.

According to statements from the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office, two men arrived at the salon on a motorbike, with one entering the premises wearing a mask. He directly addressed Márquez, asking, "Are you Valeria?" Upon her confirmation, the assailant drew a firearm and fatally shot her before escaping on the motorbike.

Eyewitness accounts described a shocking scene where Márquez, holding a pink stuffed toy in her lap, suddenly clutched her chest and fell forward. The video of the chilling attack has proliferated online, despite her TikTok account appearing to have been removed shortly after her death.

The authorities stated that they are combing through surveillance footage and her social media accounts in search of potential leads to identify the attackers. The assailants had reportedly visited the salon earlier under the pretense of delivering a gift, indicating they did not likely have a prior relationship with Márquez, as they specifically inquired about her.

This heartbreaking event not only underscores the rising violence against women in Mexico but also calls for urgent discussions surrounding safety measures for public figures, especially those who engage with followers in real-time.