Mexican TikTok Influencer Killed During Livestream In Culiacán
Mexican social media creator César Gastélum was shot and killed on Tuesday while broadcasting live on TikTok outside a fast-food outlet in Culiacán.
Gastélum built an audience with comedy clips on the platform. He was live with two companions when two men on a motorcycle approached them. One of the riders allegedly fired at close range before both fled.
Local reports say police first assumed the victim was a delivery worker. Gastélum and his friends were wearing bright yellow jackets and had delivery bags with them. Officials later verified his identity as the influencer.
Investigators have not made any arrests yet. Police confirmed they collected shell casings from the scene and are going through CCTV footage as part of their probe.
No motive has been announced and it is still unknown if Gastélum had been threatened prior to the shooting. His killing adds to a growing list of attacks targeting social media figures in Mexico.
BY ABDULBAQI JIBREEL AJAO
