Influencer César Gastélum Killed During Live Stream
The short version
Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead on August 4 during a live broadcast in Culiacán, Sinaloa. The crime occurred in front of a fast food restaurant and was partially recorded on video.
Cesar Gastelum, a 24- or 25-year-old content creator, was shot dead on the night of August 4 in Culiacan, Sinaloa.4,3,2,1 The crime occurred while Gastelum was livestreaming on TikTok in front of a fast food restaurant.3,2,1 Video of the attack shows two people on a motorcycle approaching the influencer before shooting him.3,1
The motorcycle driver pointed a gun and fired at Gastelum at close range before fleeing.3,1 Authorities investigate the crime and analyze various lines of investigation, including the influencer's social media posts.4 The attack was partially recorded on video and disseminated on social networks.4,2
Gastelum had around half a million followers on TikTok at the time of the attack.2,1 The crime occurred in the city of Culiacan, capital of the state of Sinaloa, in northwestern Mexico.3,1 At the time of the reports, no arrests had been made related to the case.4,3
The influencer was chatting with two friends at the time of the attack, as recorded in the broadcast.3,1
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