JapanMexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Two individuals on a motorcycle, both wearing helmets, approached Gastelum and his friends, with the rider firing a gun directly at him. Local authorities confirmed his death and noted an ongoing security operation. The incident highlights the ongoing violence in Culiacán, which is part of a broader conflict between rival organized crime groups. The killing echoes the May 2025 murder of another influencer, Valeria Marquez, who was shot at her salon in Zapopan. Authorities have linked the CJNG to these crimes and recently arrested a suspected cartel leader connected to Marquez’s killing.
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