Mexican influencer killed in public during livestream

A Mexican influencer was shot dead yesterday while streaming live on social media outside a restaurant in Sinaloa state, where gang violence is rife.

Cesar Gastelum, a Mexican influencer with nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok, was shot dead in the middle of a livestream.

César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

Cesar Gastelum, who had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, was broadcasting with two friends when he was killed.

Cesar Gastelum had nearly 600,000 TikTok followers from his comedy videos - he was killed while live streaming outside a fast food restaurant in the northwestern city of Culiacan on Tuesday

In a recording of the livestream, seen ​by Reuters, the driver of the motorcycle appeared to fire a gun directly at Gastelum.

Gastelum had nearly 600,000 TikTok followers and was known for ​comedy online

Gastelum had nearly 600,000 TikTok followers and was known for comedy videos and livestreams

MEXICO CITY, Aug 4 - Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed on Tuesday while livestreaming with friends outside a fast food restaurant in the northwestern city of Culiacan, local authorities said.

Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum shot to death during livestream  Reuters

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