Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum, known for his comedy videos, was shot and killed while livestreaming outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacan, Sinaloa. According to multiple reports, Gastelum had over 600,000 followers on TikTok and was broadcasting with two friends dressed as delivery workers as part of a challenge.
Key Takeaways
Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot dead during a livestream outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacan, Sinaloa. He had over 600,000 TikTok followers and was known for comedy videos.
- Cesar Gastelum killed while streaming with friends dressed as delivery workers
- Attacker on motorcycle fired directly at Gastelum during livestream
- Police initially misidentified victim due to costumes
- Incident occurred in a busy shopping plaza near the Sinaloa prosecutor's office
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Police Report | 1 Difference | Dailymail and CBS News report initial misidentification due to costumes; Reuters reports initial misidentification without specifying reason. | ▼ |
| Victim Identity | Broad Agreement | Cesar Gastelum, Mexican influencer with over 600K TikTok followers. | |
| Attack Location | Broad Agreement | Busy shopping plaza near the Sinaloa prosecutor's office in Culiacan. | |
| Gang Violence Connection | Broad Agreement | Incident part of a string of attacks on influencers linked to gang violence. |
Initial Police Report
▼Dailymail and CBS News report initial misidentification due to costumes; Reuters reports initial misidentification without specifying reason.
Victim Identity
Broad AgreementCesar Gastelum, Mexican influencer with over 600K TikTok followers.
Attack Location
Broad AgreementBusy shopping plaza near the Sinaloa prosecutor's office in Culiacan.
Gang Violence Connection
Broad AgreementIncident part of a string of attacks on influencers linked to gang violence.
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The attack occurred when a motorcycle carrying two people pulled up beside them. Video footage showed the driver firing directly at Gastelum, who was later confirmed dead by local police. The livestream was halted and removed by TikTok, though images and videos of the incident continued to circulate online.
Local authorities initially reported the death of a delivery worker due to their costumes but later identified the victim as Gastelum. The attack took place in a busy shopping plaza near the Sinaloa prosecutor's office in Culiacan, prompting the deployment of soldiers and police for security. Forensic experts collected evidence and removed the body from the scene.
The incident is part of a string of attacks on Mexican influencers allegedly connected to gang violence. Earlier this week, Ramon Angel Alvarez Ayala was arrested and accused of ordering a hitman to murder 23-year-old influencer Valeria Marquez while she livestreamed from her salon because she had broken up with his son.
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