TikTok Influencer César Gastélum Killed During Livestream in Sinaloa

TikTok Influencer César Gastélum Killed During Livestream in Sinaloa

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César Gastélum, a TikTok influencer with approximately 650,000 followers, was shot dead during a livestream in Culiacán, Sinaloa, prompting an ongoing police investigation and a statement from President Claudia Sheinbaum. Authorities are examining possible links between Gastélum's social media posts and criminal groups.

Gastélum had a significant following on TikTok, where he was broadcasting live at the time of the shooting. The incident has drawn federal attention due to concerns over potential criminal associations reflected in his content.

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Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico Sinaloa, Mexico

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August 06, 2026
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Social media influencer shot dead during livestream in Sinaloa
Social media influencer shot dead during livestream in Sinaloa

AP News • 06 Aug 08:46

A gunman killed TikTok star César Gastélum in a public shooting in Culiacán, prompting an investigation and comments from President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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TikTok influencer killed in livestream in Sinaloa
TikTok influencer killed in livestream in Sinaloa

Al Jazeera • 06 Aug 00:00

Cesar Gastelum, a TikTok creator with 650,000 followers, was shot dead during a livestream in Culiacan, Sinaloa, prompting a statement from President Claudia Sheinbaum and an ongoing police investigation.

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August 05, 2026
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Influencer killed while live-streaming in Culiacán, authorities probe cartel link
Influencer killed while live-streaming in Culiacán, authorities probe cartel link

Los Angeles Times • 05 Aug 20:21

TikTok star César Gastelum was shot dead during a live broadcast in Culiacán. Mexican officials said they are investigating possible involvement of a criminal group faction.

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TikTok influencer César Gastélum killed during live stream in Culiacán
TikTok influencer César Gastélum killed during live stream in Culiacán

ABC7 Los Angeles • 05 Aug 18:51

César Gastélum, a TikTok creator with over 600,000 followers, was shot dead while livestreaming in Culiacán, prompting a federal investigation into possible links with criminal-group references in his posts.

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TikTok star Cesar Gastelum killed during livestream in Culiacan
TikTok star Cesar Gastelum killed during livestream in Culiacan

NBC News • 05 Aug 14:18

Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot dead while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacan, amid ongoing cartel violence in the city.

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TikTok influencer killed during livestream in Culiacan
TikTok influencer killed during livestream in Culiacan

CNN • 05 Aug 11:34

Mexican TikTok star Cesar Gastelum was fatally shot while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacan, Sinaloa, as authorities launch a security operation.

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TikTok influencer killed while livestreaming in Culiacan, Mexico
TikTok influencer killed while livestreaming in Culiacan, Mexico

CBS News • 05 Aug 10:46

Cesar Gastelum, a 25-year-old TikTok creator with over 600,000 followers, was shot dead during a live broadcast outside a restaurant in Culiacan, Sinaloa, as police investigated the incident.

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