Tragedy Strikes: Influencer Valeria Marquez Fatally Shot While Livestreaming at Age 23
Valeria Marquez, a popular model and social media influencer, tragically lost her life at the age of 23 while livestreaming from her beauty lounge in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
The heartbreaking incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at her business, Blossom Beauty Lounge, according to a statement released by the Jalisco state attorney general’s office. Initial investigations reveal that a man entered the establishment and opened fire on Marquez.
The shocking moment was captured during a TikTok livestream, where Marquez was interacting with fans. The footage, which has since circulated across various platforms, shows her suddenly clutching her side and collapsing.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene following 911 calls, but paramedics confirmed that Marquez showed no signs of life. Authorities formally pronounced her dead.
Law enforcement officers and investigators from the public prosecutor’s office immediately launched a probe, gathering evidence and seeking to identify the shooter. Members of the Jalisco Institute of Forensic Sciences collected forensic material, and her body was reportedly taken for an autopsy and identification by her family.
Just prior to the tragedy, Marquez had shared a mirror selfie on her Instagram Stories, now expired. Her final social media posts featured personal selfies and snapshots from her modeling career. At the time of her death, she had amassed more than 114,000 followers on TikTok and 149,000 on Instagram.
Heartbroken fans flooded her most recent posts with messages of grief and disbelief. One commenter wrote, “She was very beautiful. I hope justice is served—she didn’t deserve that ending.” Another shared, “I had the opportunity to meet her in person. She had such beautiful energy. I’m still in shock.”