# Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media

https://mins.news/en/item/14401

- The Guardian, 2026-08-05 17:31 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/05/mexico-cesar-gastelum-shot-dead-streaming-live-social-media

> Mexican influencer César Gastélum was killed by gunfire while broadcasting live on social media. He had been filming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán, in the state of Sinaloa, alongside two friends. The three were wearing the bright orange jackets and backpacks associated with food delivery workers. Gastélum, who was known for comedy videos, had almost 600,000 TikTok followers. The shooting occurred in a state where deadly cartel violence has become widespread.

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