Influencer Pablo Silva, known as Barbeiro Mirim, murdered in Pernambuco

Two teenagers, 14-year-old Pablo Silva and 16-year-old João Vitor dos Santos Feitosa, were shot and killed on Wednesday night in Cachoeirinha, Pernambuco. The victims were found near the BR-423 highway close to a commercial establishment.

Pablo Silva, widely known as “Barbeiro Mirim” (Little Barber), was a prominent social media influencer with over 1.1 million followers on Instagram. He had gained national recognition in Brazil for his professional barbering skills, which he began practicing at age nine following the death of his mother. His journey, which included serving over 3,000 clients, had been featured on national television.

The Civil Police of Pernambuco have launched an investigation into the double homicide. While the bodies were sent to the Medical Legal Institute in Caruaru, authorities have not yet identified any suspects or established a motive for the attack.