In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through Mexico, Valeria Márquez, 23, was murdered on Tuesday while she was livestreaming to her 113,000 followers on TikTok. The young influencer was working at a beauty salon in Zapopan, situated in the Guadalajara metropolitan area, when two men on a motorbike approached. According to Denis Rodríguez, a spokesperson for the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office, the assailant entered the salon and directly asked Márquez if she was Valeria. When she confirmed her identity, he pulled a gun and shot her before fleeing the scene.
As news of her death spread, her TikTok account was reportedly taken down, yet a video of the horrific event began circulating online, confirmed by authorities. Footage captured Márquez seated in a chair with a pink stuffed pig on her lap when the assault occurred. In a sudden and tragic turn, she is seen clutching her chest before collapsing in front of her viewers, leaving her audience stunned.
When law enforcement arrived, she was still in her chair, cradling the toy that now symbolizes a heartbreaking loss. The prosecutor's office is investigating the murder, currently without any leads on suspects. Surveillance footage is being reviewed, along with her social media accounts, to identify possible motives or connections to the perpetrators. Investigators believe the attackers, who had previously pretended to deliver a gift, were not personally acquainted with Márquez, as they had to inquire for her by name. This tragic event casts a harsh light on the increasing violence faced by women in Mexico, prompting calls for urgent measures to address this ongoing crisis.
As news of her death spread, her TikTok account was reportedly taken down, yet a video of the horrific event began circulating online, confirmed by authorities. Footage captured Márquez seated in a chair with a pink stuffed pig on her lap when the assault occurred. In a sudden and tragic turn, she is seen clutching her chest before collapsing in front of her viewers, leaving her audience stunned.
When law enforcement arrived, she was still in her chair, cradling the toy that now symbolizes a heartbreaking loss. The prosecutor's office is investigating the murder, currently without any leads on suspects. Surveillance footage is being reviewed, along with her social media accounts, to identify possible motives or connections to the perpetrators. Investigators believe the attackers, who had previously pretended to deliver a gift, were not personally acquainted with Márquez, as they had to inquire for her by name. This tragic event casts a harsh light on the increasing violence faced by women in Mexico, prompting calls for urgent measures to address this ongoing crisis.
