Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
Summary
A Mexican social media influencer named César Gastélum was shot and killed while livestreaming on TikTok outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacán. Two men on a motorbike approached and shot him before fleeing the scene. Police are investigating but no arrests have been made yet.Key Facts
- César Gastélum had over 500,000 followers on TikTok and mainly posted comedy videos.
- He was livestreaming with friends wearing bright orange delivery driver outfits when he was shot at close range.
- Police initially thought he was a delivery driver due to his clothing but identified him later.
- The shooters escaped on a motorbike and police are examining evidence including cartridge casings and CCTV footage.
- It is unclear if César Gastélum had received any threats before he was killed.
- This is not the first killing of an influencer in Mexico; a similar fatal shooting occurred last year during a TikTok livestream.
- Violence in Culiacán, capital of Sinaloa state, has increased due to conflict between two factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
- Another influencer linked to cartel violence in the region was killed in December 2024, possibly related to gang rivalries.
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