Influencer Cesar Gastelum shot and killed during livestream
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Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
The shooting occurred Tuesday in the northwestern city of Culiacan, in Mexico’s Sinaloa state, according to local officials.
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What we know:
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In the livestream, seen by Reuters, Gastelum was outside when two people on a motorcycle approached him and his friends. The video showed the driver of the motorcycle apparently firing a gun directly at Gastelum.
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The backstory:
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Gastelum was known for his comedic videos on TikTok, where he had amassed nearly 600,000 followers.
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His killing is the latest in a wave of violence that has gripped Culiacan, where rival organized crime factions have been battling for control of the region.
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The Source: This story was written with information provided by Reuters. This story was reported from Orlando.
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Original source: https://www.livenowfox.com/tag/science
