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Mexican Influencer Fatally Shot During TikTok Live Broadcast

Authorities in Jalisco classify the killing of 23-year-old Valeria Márquez as a feminicide, with the assailant still at large and the motive unknown.

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Overview

  • Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer with over 100,000 TikTok followers, was shot and killed during a live broadcast from her salon in Zapopan, Jalisco.
  • The attacker, posing as a delivery rider, entered her salon, confirmed her identity, and fatally shot her before fleeing on a motorcycle.
  • The Jalisco prosecutor's office has launched a feminicide investigation, though no arrests have been made and the motive remains unclear.
  • Márquez's killing has reignited concerns over gender-based violence in Mexico, where feminicides are alarmingly frequent and often go unresolved.
  • The incident highlights the risks faced by social media personalities who share personal and professional spaces online.