New Delhi, May 15 -- Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old social media star from Mexico, was reportedly gunned down during a live broadcast on TikTok. Authorities from the Jalisco state prosecutor's office confirmed that a man, who pretended to be a delivery personnel, entered her beauty salon in Zapopan and "apparently fired a gun at her," fatally wounding the influencer.

The horrifying event occurred on Tuesday, coinciding with Marquez's earlier comments on her livestream about a mysterious visit to her salon involving the delivery of an expensive gift, made while she was away.

Just prior to the fatal shots being fired, Marquez appeared on camera holding a stuffed toy while speaking to someone out of frame. Her words, "They're coming," were...