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Valeria Márquez, a popular TikTok influencer, was fatally shot while streaming live at a beauty salon, echoing fears of increasing violence in the country.
In a shocking incident that underscores growing concerns about violence against women, 23-year-old TikTok influencer Valeria Márquez was shot dead while livestreaming in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. The tragic event unfolded Tuesday when two masked men arrived on a motorcycle. One of the men entered the salon and asked, “Are you Valeria?” after which he shot her before making a quick escape.Márquez was known for her engaging content on TikTok, boasting around 113,000 followers. After the incident, a video circulated online showcasing the moments before her tragic death, where she appeared carefree, holding a pink stuffed pig. Shockingly, she was still sitting in her chair with the toy at her side when investigators arrived.The Jalisco State Prosecutor's Office has yet to identify suspects but is actively reviewing footage and her social media accounts for leads. Initial information suggests the assailants may not have personally known her, as they posed as gift deliverers the same day. This horrific case serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need to address violence against women in Mexico.
