NGMexican social media influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacán, Sinaloa. According to reports, he was with two friends when two men on a motorcycle approached and fired a shot at point-blank range. Gastélum, who had over 500,000 followers on TikTok, was initially mistaken for a delivery rider due to his clothing. Authorities are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and cartridge casings, but no arrests have been made yet. This follows previous attacks on influencers in Mexico, including the 2025 killing of Valeria Márquez and the 2024 murder of Leobardo Aispuro, which were linked to cartel-related violence. The killings occur amid heightened conflict between rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
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