Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media
Published 5 August 2026 · entertainment
César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driver A popular Mexican influencer has been
César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driver A popular Mexican influencer has been shot dead while doing a live stream on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where lethal cartel violence has become widespread.
César Gastélum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos, was filming with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in the city of Culiacån.
The three were dressed in the bright orange jackets and backpacks of food delivery drivers. Continue reading...
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Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media
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Published: August 5, 2026 ⹠11:01 PM IST · Updated: August 5, 2026 ⹠11:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

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- César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driver A popular Mexican influencer has been shot dead while doing a live stream on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where lethal cartel violence has become widespread.
- César Gastélum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for making comedy videos, was filming with two friends outside a fast-food restaurant in the city of Culiacån.
- The three were dressed in the bright orange jackets and backpacks of food delivery drivers.
Published August 5, 2026.
đ Source: The Guardian
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