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Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok in the city of Culiacán.

César Gastélum, a popular Mexican social media influencer with over 600,000 followers, was shot and killed on Tuesday while livestreaming outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacán. The 25-year-old content creator, known for his comedy videos and distinctive style, was filming with two friends dressed as delivery workers when two men on a motorcycle approached and opened fire. The driver of the motorcycle appeared to fire a gun directly at Gastélum at close range. Local authorities initially identified the victim as a delivery driver due to his orange clothing, but later confirmed his identity as Gastélum. The shooting occurred in a busy shopping plaza near the Sinaloa prosecutor's office, amid persistent violence between rival organized crime factions in the region. This killing follows a trend of violence against content creators in Mexico, similar to the high-profile murder of Valeria Márquez, who was also killed during a TikTok livestream. Police and forensic experts are currently examining the evidence to be collected from the scene to determine the exact circumstances of the attack.

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