Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
Mexican influencer César Gastélum was fatally shot while livestreaming on TikTok on Tuesday evening in Culiacán. Gastélum, known for comedy and lifestyle content with over half a million followers, was with friends outside a fast-food restaurant when two men on a motorbike approached, and one shot him at close range.

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AI-generatedMexican influencer César Gastélum was fatally shot while livestreaming on TikTok on Tuesday evening in Culiacán. Gastélum, known for comedy and lifestyle content with over half a million followers, was with friends outside a fast-food restaurant when two men on a motorbike approached, and one shot him at close range. The assailants fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police are investigating the incident, examining evidence and CCTV footage. This is not the first instance of a social media influencer being killed in Mexico while livestreaming.
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5 extractedLast year, influencer Valeria Márquez was also killed while livestreaming on TikTok.
Gastélum had over half a million followers on TikTok and primarily posted comedy videos.
Gastélum was filming with two friends outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacán when two men on a motorbike shot him.
Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok.
Police initially believed the victim was a delivery driver due to his orange coat and bag.