New details have emerged surrounding the tragic death of influencer Valeria Márquez, who was shot and killed during a livestream. The incident took place at a beauty salon in Jalisco, Mexico, on Tuesday, May 13. According to Denis Rodríguez, a spokesman for the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office, two men arrived at the salon on a motorbike, with one of them entering the establishment wearing a mask.
Upon entering the salon, the man approached Valeria and asked her directly if she was Valeria. Without hesitation, she confirmed her identity, and the man proceeded to shoot her while she was sitting in a chair holding a pink stuffed pig. The entire incident was captured on a livestream, showing Valeria collapsing on camera before the man fled the scene on the motorbike.
When investigators arrived at the scene, they found Valeria still seated in the chair, holding onto the pink stuffed pig. The prosecutor’s office confirmed that they currently do not have any suspects but are actively reviewing surveillance footage and Valeria’s social media accounts for any potential leads. It was revealed that the men had visited the salon earlier in the day, attempting to deliver a gift to Valeria, indicating that they did not have a personal relationship with her and were only there to carry out the act.
The crime is being investigated as a potential “femicide,” as Valeria’s gender is believed to have played a role in her murder. The news of Valeria’s death has devastated her followers, with many expressing shock and disbelief on social media. Users flooded her Instagram account, where she had amassed over 140,000 followers, to pay tribute to her and share their condolences.
Following her death, Forensic Medical Services will be conducting an autopsy on Valeria’s body, with official identification pending from family members. The tragic incident has left many in mourning and seeking justice for Valeria Márquez.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring closure to this senseless act of violence. The loss of Valeria has sent shockwaves through the influencer community and serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that individuals face in the age of social media.
