CULIACÁN, Mexico – Mexican TikTok content creator César Gastélum has been shot dead while livestreaming outside a fast food restaurant in the Tres Ríos district of Culiacán, authorities have confirmed. Okay News reports that Gastélum was recording with two friends on Tuesday evening when two men arrived on a motorcycle. The influencer had built an audience of more than 500,000 TikTok followers, where he was widely known for his comedy videos. In 2025, influencer Valeria Márquez was also shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok. The ongoing conflict has claimed numerous lives, with Culiacán remaining one of the areas most affected by the cartel rivalry.