A MUM took a eerie photo of her killer holding her at gunpoint just moments before he fatally shot her in front of her son.
Ana Paula Ruiz, 41, was shot in the street after confronting a man who stole her son's motorbike in Chiapas, Mexico on February 19.
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The chilling photo shows Ana's silhouette in the picture she took Credit: Newsflash 2
Ana Paula Ruiz managed to take a photo moments before she was shot Credit: Newsflash
The victim's son Miguel Alejandro had arrived at the Hotel Arrecife de Coral, where his mother worked as a receptionist to pick her up around 11pm according to local reports.
He parked his motorcycle near the hospital, but found that it had been stolen in the few minutes he was away.
Along with his mother they searched the surrounding streets before coming across a man in possession of Miguel's motorbike.
They confronted the suspect but an accomplice arrived on the scene on another motorcycle.
The second man reportedly took out his gun and threatened the pair.
Ruiz then reached for her phone to take a photo of the gunman moments before the heartless thug shot her in cold blood.
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After the attack, the cowardly thieves fled the scene, leaving the motorbike behind.
Ruiz was taken to the Hospital de Las Culturas, where she passed away on the morning of February 20.
The Attorney General's Office of Chiapas State has confirmed that an investigation is underway for violent robbery and homicide. No arrests have been made yet.
Meanwhile, local residents were left outraged by the murder and the hashtag 'Justice for Paula' started trending on social media.
Her four children, whose ages are unknown, have reportedly been left orphaned.
The police investigation is ongoing.