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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream in Culiacán

César Gastélum, 25, was broadcasting outside a KFC when he was fatally shot in Culiacán, Sinaloa.

Updated last month3 new reports, including The Guardian, UPI, The Independent.

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Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán, Sinaloa. The incident occurred on August 5, 2026.

César Gastélum, a 25-year-old Mexican influencer, was shot dead while livestreaming on August 5, 2026.3,4,2,1 Gastélum was broadcasting from outside a KFC in Culiacán, Sinaloa, when the shooting occurred.3,4,2,1 Authorities confirmed the shooting took place during the livestream.2

Gastélum had amassed tens of millions of views on TikTok with clips of his life.1 The incident raises questions about the risks faced by influencers in the region.5 Gastélum is described as the latest in a series of influencers killed in the region.1

Por qué importa

  • Culiacán is the capital of Sinaloa state, a region known for cartel activity and violence.4,2

  • TikTok is a social media platform where users share short videos, including livestreams.1

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