Tragedy Strikes Jalisco: Young TikToker Murdered During Live Broadcast
A shocking and disturbing incident has occurred in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, where a 23-year-old woman, Valeria Márquez, was brutally murdered during a live broadcast on TikTok. According to reports from Infobae, the incident took place on May 13, 2025, at approximately 18:30 hours, at a beauty salon located on Avenida Servidor Público in the Colonia Real del Carmen.
The Fiscalía del Estado has confirmed that the murder is being investigated under the protocol for feminicide, and authorities have revealed that a man entered the premises and allegedly shot Márquez, who died at the scene. The area was quickly cordoned off, and emergency services, including police and paramedics, were dispatched to the scene. Unfortunately, upon arrival, paramedics confirmed that Márquez had succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
As reported by Infobae, investigators, including a representative from the Ministerio Público and Policía de Investigación, are currently gathering testimony and evidence at the scene. This evidence will be used to build a case against the perpetrator and bring them to justice. Forensic experts from the Instituto Jalisciense de Ciencias Forenses are processing the scene, collecting and fixing evidence, and Márquez’s body has been transported to the Servicio Médico Forense for an autopsy.
Márquez, a popular TikToker with over 74,000 followers on Instagram, was live-streaming from her beauty salon, "Blossom The Beauty Lounge," when the incident occurred. A video, which has been circulating on social media, shows the final moments of Márquez’s life, where she is seen collapsing over her desk after being shot. Contrary to initial reports, a second person is visible in the video, seemingly a woman, who appears to be present at the time of the attack.
Infobae reports that Márquez had shared a photo of herself, wearing the same clothing she had on during the live stream, on her Instagram story, just before the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
The brutal murder of Valeria Márquez has sent shockwaves throughout the community, and Infobae will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. The case highlights the growing concern of violence against women in Mexico and the need for authorities to take swift action to bring perpetrators to justice.
As the investigation continues, friends and followers of Márquez have taken to social media to express their grief and outrage, demanding justice for her tragic and senseless murder. The hashtag #JusticeForValeria has begun to trend, with many calling for greater action to be taken to protect women and to prevent such heinous crimes from occurring in the future.
In related news, local authorities have urged anyone with information about the murder to come forward and assist in the investigation. Those with information can contact the Fiscalía del Estado or local law enforcement agencies.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the escalating levels of violence in Mexico and the pressing need for effective solutions to address this crisis. As more information becomes available, Infobae will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
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