TikTok influencer Eixchelb allegedly shot at and nearly killed by ex-stepfather.
Eixchel Berroteran, known as Eixchelb to her 4.3 million TikTok followers, was allegedly shot at and nearly killed by her former stepfather who’s facing attempted murder and other charges in the incident, police said.
A South Florida social media influencer with a large following narrowly escaped a deadly encounter when her former stepfather allegedly attempted to kill her, according to police reports. The man now faces charges of attempted murder and other related offenses.
Eixchel Berroteran, widely known as Eixchelb to her 4.3 million TikTok followers and 650,000 Instagram followers, shared the harrowing experience on social media.
“Only God knows why I’m still here, and I ask Him to give me the strength to move on and to heal my heart,” she wrote in Spanish on Instagram, alongside photos and videos showing her bloodied hand and other injuries.
Although Berroteran, who hails from Venezuela, and her mother were both victims in the incident, their names were not mentioned in the police arrest report.
The report identifies the suspect as 64-year-old Luis Damas, who had been married to Berroteran’s mother for 13 years before their separation seven months ago.