Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media
A popular Mexican TikTok influencer, César Gastélum, was shot and killed while live-streaming outside a restaurant in Culiacán. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred amidst ongoing cartel violence in the region.
Why it matters
The murder highlights the extreme danger faced by public figures in areas controlled by warring drug cartels and the risks associated with live-streaming in volatile regions.
César Gastélum had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos. Photograph: Instagram/cesarselectivo/Reuters César Gastélum had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos. Photograph: Instagram/cesarselectivo/Reuters Mexico Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driver
Prefer the Guardian on Google A popular Mexican influencer has been shot dead while doing a live stream on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where lethal cartel violence has become widespread.
César Gastélum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos, was filming with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in the city of Culiacán. The three were dressed in the bright orange jackets and backpacks of food delivery drivers.
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