STAR SLAUGHTERED
Mystery as Instagram star gunned down & left lying in pool of blood by ‘masked assassins’ who broke in her home
AN Instagram star has been gunned down and left lying in a pool of blood after two masked assassins broke into her home.
Núbia Cristina Braga, 23, was found dead at her home in Aracaju, Brazil, on October 14 following the ruthless raid.
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She is said to have returned from the hair salon - which she documented on her final Instagram story - to a hail of gunfire.
Authorities said the Brazilian beauty influencer was ambushed by two men who rode up to her property on motorcycles.
They entered the home through the open front door before blasting Núbia with several gunshots before fleeing, according to reports.
Police later found the tragic social media star, who boasts nearly 60,000 Instagram followers, dead in a pool of her own blood at around 9pm.
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The motive for the brutal killing currently remains unknown and the gunmen have yet to be identified.
An investigation has been now been launched into the murder of Núbia, as cops called on the public to come forward with any information.
The 23-year-old had been carving out her influencer career by building up a loyal following.
She regularly shared beauty, fashion and travel content while running her own clothing store.
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Pals said she dreamed of becoming a world-famous blogger and put her all into her posts.
Núbia was also involved with a number of charities and regularly volunteered for causes in her community.
Her heartbroken aunt, Cláudia Menezes, said of her death: "Núbia did volunteer work and helped everyone. She left a legacy behind."
She added that her niece "never said if she was being threatened."
The influencer's Instagram page was also flooded with comments of condolence as fans were informed of the slaying.
One follower wrote: "My JESUS, the woman only posted a Story 3 hours ago and was brutally murdered, only GOD can comfort her family and friends."
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Another added: "Rest in peace princess, you were an amazing girl."
And a third wrote: "May your passage be peaceful, God is with you."
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