TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum killed during livestream in Culiacán
Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum, who had about 600,000 TikTok followers, was shot dead on Tuesday while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán, Sinaloa, as two helmeted motorcyclists approached and one fired. Local authorities say a major security operation is underway, and the episode underscores ongoing violence in the city linked to cartel activity, echoing earlier high-profile cases such as the 2025 death of influencer Valeria Marquez and related arrests.
