A Mexican beauty influencer with over 200,000 followers was shot dead while live-streaming on TikTok. Valeria Marquez, 23, was killed at her beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco. The attack happened suddenly during a live stream where she was opening gifts from followers. A gunshot was heard, and Marquez collapsed onto a table, bleeding heavily. The live stream continued until someone took her phone and turned it off.
Investigation Underway
The Jalisco Attorney General’s Office is investigating the murder as a femicide, a killing motivated by gender. The suspect is a man who entered the salon and shot Marquez. The office is working to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
Marquez had a significant online presence, with over 100,000 followers on Instagram and 113,000 on TikTok. Her death has shocked Mexico, a country struggling with high levels of violence against women. According to Amnesty International, in 2020, a quarter of female homicides in Mexico were classified as femicides, with cases reported in all 32 states. Last year, 847 such cases were documented, and 162 were reported in the first three months of this year.
A Disturbing Trend
The killing of Valeria Marquez highlights the ongoing crisis of violence against women in Mexico. The country’s authorities face the challenge of addressing this issue, which persists across the nation. The international community is watching as Mexico grapples with this critical human rights concern.
- Valeria Marquez was a 23-year-old beauty influencer.
- She was killed during a live TikTok stream at her salon.
- The Jalisco Attorney General’s Office is investigating the case as a femicide.
- Marquez had over 200,000 followers across social media platforms.
- Mexico faces a significant problem with violence against women.
Source: The New York Times