Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed on Tuesday while livestreaming with friends outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacan, in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, local authorities said.
Gastelum, who had close to 600,000 followers on TikTok, was known for comedy content. He was broadcasting live outside the restaurant with two friends, all reportedly dressed as delivery drivers as part of a challenge for the video. What do we know?
During the stream, a motorcycle carrying two people pulled up beside them. Footage from the livestream appeared to show the motorcycle driver shooting at Gastelum's head directly. The broadcast cut out at that moment.
While the video was later taken down by the platform, portions of it continuted to circulate online.
A security official in Sinaloa confirmed Gastelum's death and said a major security operation was under way. Local television footage showed soldiers and police at the scene, a busy commercial plaza near the state prosecutor's office in Culiacan, while forensic investigators collected evidence.
