Who was Cesar Gastelum, Mexican TikToker shot dead mid-livestream?
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum, 24, was shot and killed by men on a motorbike while livestreaming from a KFC car park near Culiacan on Tuesday. Gastelum, known for comedy and lifestyle content with over 700,000 followers, was attacked around 8:15 PM local time.
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A security official in Sinaloa confirmed Gastélum’s death to Reuters.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that 'the perpetrators must be arrested' and 'we must find out why this deplorable homicide occurred'.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that perpetrators must be arrested and the reason for the homicide must be investigated.
At least 12 social media influencers have been murdered in Culiacán since two factions of the Sinaloa cartel began their battle in September 2024.
Mexico's security cabinet is investigating several of Gastélum’s posts, some of which referred to a faction of a criminal group.
Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot dead during a TikTok livestream in Culiacan, Sinaloa.
A gunman killed social media influencer Cesar Gastelum during a live stream in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Video shows two men on a motorcycle pulling up and shooting Gastelum in a KFC parking lot.
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