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Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot dead while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacan

Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed at point-blank range by a motorcycle driver while livestreaming on TikTok and Kick. The 24-year--old content creator, who had nearly 600,000 followers, was filming a comedy stunt with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacan, Sinaloa. The trio was dressed in bright orange delivery driver outfits when the motorcycle pulled up and the driver fired a gun directly at Gastelum. Local authorities confirmed the death and launched a major security operation to identify the perpetrators, who fled the scene. The killing occurs during a period of intense cartel violence in Culiacan, where rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel have been battling for control since September 2024. This incident follows the murder of influencer Valeria Marquez, who was also killed during a livestream in Jalisco. Security officials are currently analyzing CCTV footage and cartridge casings to determine the motive behind the hit.

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