Instagram Model Fedra Gaxiola Murdered Outside Gym in Daylight

Tragic Death of Instagram Influencer Fedra Gaxiola: A Targeted Attack Outside a Gym

On December 5, 2024, the life of 24-year-old social media personality Fedra Oded Gaxiola Orozco was abruptly cut short in a violent and targeted shooting. The popular Instagram model and TikTok star, known as Fedra Gaxiola, was attacked while inside her vehicle outside the Hardcore Fitness Gym located in the López Lucio neighborhood of Tijuana, Mexico.

Fedra, who had garnered an impressive following of over 224,000 followers on Instagram and 140,000 followers on TikTok, saw her social media accounts swiftly deactivated following this tragic event. Witnesses reported that at approximately 8:35 AM, a shooter approached her black Mercedes-Benz and fired multiple shots through the car’s windows before fleeing the scene in a Chevrolet HHR.

Instagram model Fedra Gaxiola killed in targeted attack — Instagram: fedraa_gaxiola

Despite prompt alerts to law enforcement from bystanders, the shooter managed to escape, and as of now, no arrests have been made. Homicide unit prosecutor Miguel Ángel Gaxiola Rodríguez indicated that while initial witness accounts suggested multiple individuals may have been involved, the ongoing investigation points toward a singular actor targeting Gaxiola for reasons yet unknown.

Influencer Violence: A Troubling Trend

Fedra Gaxiola’s death is part of a disturbing pattern of violence targeting social media influencers in recent years. In May 2024, Korean YouTuber ‘Joddoltv’ was tragically murdered during a live stream in Busan, revealing the dangerous risks faced by online creators. Additionally, the “Narco Queen”of TikTok, Sabrina Durán, was shot and killed in 2023 while en route to a nail salon, highlighting the prevalence of violence against public figures in the digital age.

In her short career, Gaxiola was celebrated for her fitness-oriented content and often worked closely with various athletic apparel brands. Her dedication to fitness and connection with followers made her a prominent figure in the online community.

As fans mourn the loss of this rising star, the circumstances surrounding her tragic death raise critical questions about safety for influencers and the increasing trend of violence associated with public prominence.

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