In brief
Valeria Márquez, a TikTok star with over 113,000 followers, was fatally shot while streaming inside a beauty salon, raising concerns about safety for women in Mexico amid increasing violence.
In a shocking incident on Tuesday, TikTok influencer Valeria Márquez was shot dead at a beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco, while livestreaming to her audience. According to the Jalisco State Prosecutor's Office, the 23-year-old was approached by a masked assailant after two men arrived on a motorcycle. They inquired about her identity, and upon confirming that she was Valeria, one of them pulled out a firearm and shot her.Witnesses and the prosecutor’s office reported that Valeria was sitting in her chair with a pink stuffed pig in her lap during the grim moment. Reports indicate that the video capturing the incident circulated widely online before her TikTok account was removed. The authorities stated that the gunmen had previously visited the salon earlier that day under the guise of delivering a gift, suggesting they did not know her personally. Currently, investigators are reviewing security footage and analyzing Valeria's social media to uncover potential motives and suspects for this tragic crime. Her death sends a stark reminder of the pervasive violence against women in Mexico, sparking discussions about safety and protective measures for those in the public eye.
