Who was Cesar Gastelum, Mexican TikToker shot dead mid-livestream?

Gastelum's death comes after the killing of TikToker Valeria Marquez last year.

Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream  CNN

A Mexican social media influencer, César Gastélum, was shot and killed Tuesday evening.

Gastelum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was best known for posting comedy skit videos, was streaming outside ⁠a fast food restaurant when he was shot.

César Gastélum was streaming video from outside a KFC in Culiacán, a city in Sinaloa state, when he was gunned down on Tuesday.

Cesar Gastelum was shot dead while livestreaming in Culiacán, amidst ongoing cartel-related violence.

A Mexican influencer, César Gastélum, has been shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok.

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

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

Mexican authorities arrested Ivan Martin "N," accused of being a co-perpetrator in the 2025 killing of influencer and model Valeria Márquez.