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A Mexican TV presenter was shot and killed in front of her four-year-old son during a carjacking attempt while leaving a circus.
Martha Paola Salcedo, 29, the sister of Cruz Azul center back Carlos Salcedo, was shot two times on Saturday evening in Huixquilucan, State of Mexico.
A bystander aided Salcedo's assistant into getting her inside his vehicle and rushing her to Angeles Hospital, where doctors were unable to save her life.
The assistant told authorities that two suspects approached them and demanded that Salcedo hand over her handbag and SUV keys.
However, a struggle ensued between Salcedo and the suspects, who shot her.
Martha Salcedo, the sister of Mexican soccer star Carlos Salcedo, was shot and killed during a carjacking attempt after attending a circus show in the municipality of Huixquilucan on Saturday night. No arrests had been made as of Wednesday
Martha Salcedo (top left), her parents (top right and bottom right) and her brother Carlos Salcedo (bottom left)
Martha Salcedo and her son, Luka, whom she had with Uruguayan soccer player Nicolás Vikonis
'We mourn the sensitive death of Paolo Salcedo, sister of our player Carlos Salcedo,' Cruz Azul said in a statement on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
The grief-stricken footballer, who was part of Mexico's squad at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, reposted the message and wrote, 'Thanks to everyone.'
'Given the unfortunate death of our daughter Martha Paola Salcedo Hernandez, my wife, her current partner and a servant, we deeply appreciate all the expressions of affection and solidarity towards our family,' Paola's and Carlos' parents said in statement Tuesday.
'With the difficult security situation that the country is currently experiencing, we are confident that the corresponding authorities will clarify the facts. We ask for respect and empathy for the situation we are going through.'
Martha Salcedo reportedly struggled with two carjacker who ordered her to give up her keys to her SUV and handbag before one of them shot her twice in front of her four-year-old son and assistant
Martha Salcedo leaves behind a four-year-old son from her previous relationship with Uruguayan goalkeeper Nicolás Vikonis
Martha Salcedo shared custody her son, Luka, with her former boyfriend, Uruguayan goalkeeper Nicolás Vikonis, who is currently playing for Club Celaya.
She had previously hosted shows for the storied soccer club, Chivas de Guadalajara.
Martha Salcedo had clashed with her brother during his time with the club after he accused her of befriending his teammates to get stories.
The siblings relationship became further strained when Carlos Salcedo accused Martha Salcedo and their father of defaming him and siding with his former wife during their divorce proceedings.
However, the relationship was mended in 2020 after she gave birth to her child.
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