Valeria Márquez, a popular TikTok influencer, was shot and killed in front of her followers while livestreaming at a salon, underscoring the alarming trend of violence against women in Mexico.
TikTok Star Valeria Márquez Tragically Killed During Live Stream in Mexico
TikTok Star Valeria Márquez Tragically Killed During Live Stream in Mexico
A shocking act of violence in Jalisco highlights ongoing safety concerns for women in the country
On Tuesday, 23-year-old TikTok influencer Valeria Márquez was tragically shot dead while she livestreamed from a beauty salon in Zapopan, a locality within the Guadalajara metropolitan area. The unfortunate incident was confirmed by the state prosecutor's office of Jalisco.
According to Denis Rodríguez, a spokesperson for the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office, Márquez was engaged with her audience when two men arrived on a motorbike. One of the men entered the salon wearing a mask and directly inquired if she was Valeria. After confirming her identity, the assailant brandished a firearm and shot her before fleeing the scene.
Witness accounts indicated that Márquez was comfortably seated in a chair, a pink stuffed pig in her lap as she interacted with her 113,000 TikTok followers. As she turned away from the camera, the horrific moment was captured in a video that has since been verified by officials. The chilling footage showed her grasping at her chest and abdominal area before collapsing, all while still holding the stuffed toy.
The Jalisco prosecutor's office has stated that there are currently no suspects, although they are analyzing security footage and reviewing her social media profiles to gather any leads. The assailants had previously visited the salon earlier that same day, claiming to deliver a gift, which indicates they did not have prior knowledge of Márquez, as evidenced by their inquiry about her identity.
This tragic event highlights the growing concerns regarding violence against women in Mexico, with further investigations ongoing in an attempt to bring resolution to this heartbreaking case.
According to Denis Rodríguez, a spokesperson for the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office, Márquez was engaged with her audience when two men arrived on a motorbike. One of the men entered the salon wearing a mask and directly inquired if she was Valeria. After confirming her identity, the assailant brandished a firearm and shot her before fleeing the scene.
Witness accounts indicated that Márquez was comfortably seated in a chair, a pink stuffed pig in her lap as she interacted with her 113,000 TikTok followers. As she turned away from the camera, the horrific moment was captured in a video that has since been verified by officials. The chilling footage showed her grasping at her chest and abdominal area before collapsing, all while still holding the stuffed toy.
The Jalisco prosecutor's office has stated that there are currently no suspects, although they are analyzing security footage and reviewing her social media profiles to gather any leads. The assailants had previously visited the salon earlier that same day, claiming to deliver a gift, which indicates they did not have prior knowledge of Márquez, as evidenced by their inquiry about her identity.
This tragic event highlights the growing concerns regarding violence against women in Mexico, with further investigations ongoing in an attempt to bring resolution to this heartbreaking case.
