A fitness influencer was shot dead in front of her husband and son in what is believed to be an attempted car robbery.
Luanne Jardim, 30, was killed in front of her husband and son in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 21, after numerous suspects approached their car and began firing guns.
Reports say a bullet struck Luanne in the shoulder, before then going through her heart.
Luanne, known on social media for sharing her fitness and beauty tips, was rushed to hospital where she tragically died shortly after.
The influencer, who had amassed more than 350,000 followers on Instagram, was a mother of two.
Her death was confirmed on her official Instagram page in an emotional tribute, which reads: "Our dear star Luanne passed on to shine brighter. Is in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ.
"On behalf of the whole family, we thank you for all the messages of affection we are receiving. And we know Lu is getting all this love too.
"The path of our little girl will not be marked by a tragedy, she was a light wherever she went.
"We will continue to honor your name and your life."
The touching tribute then confirmed details of a "farewell" for Luanne would be shared "shortly".
The shooting is being investigated by police as an attempted robbery. According to reports, the suspects fired at the back of the vehicle first, before drawing alongside the car and ruthlessly firing.
Luanne's devastated husband João Pedro Farche has confirmed he and their son, Miguelzinho, were also in the car, but neither of them were seriously harmed.
He said: "I'm not very good with this. I want to thank everyone who is sending many, many messages.
"I'm fine, Miguelzinho is also fine. Miguelzinho hurt his face. Some pieces of shrapnel went in his face, but he’s okay.
“I was in the back seat. But that's it. As soon as I have more information, I'll write it here.”
Luanne leaves behind her husband, as well as two children, one aged 10 and the other aged just two-years-old.
The popular influencer is known for sharing fitness and weight loss tips on social media after losing more than 42 kilograms.
The US Sun reports the investigation into her death remains ongoing.
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