# Mexican Influencer Shot Dead During Livestream Outside Culiacán Restaurant 2026-08-06T14:03:48+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming with friends outside a KFC in Culiacán, Sinaloa, on 4 August 2026, Mexican authorities said. Video reviewed by The Associated Press showed two men arriving on a motorcycle. One shot Gastélum before both fled. The attack occurred near the local prosecutor’s office during rush hour. Mexico’s Security Cabinet and local prosecutors are investigating. Officials said Gastélum had posted videos referring to a criminal group faction, but did not name a cartel or suspect. President Claudia Sheinbaum called for the attackers to be arrested. Gastélum had more than 650,000 TikTok followers. His killing follows another influencer death in Mexico in 2025. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: crime, Culiacán, influencers, Mexico, social media Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mexican-influencer-shot-dead-during-livestream-in-culiacan/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mexican-influencer-shot-dead-during-livestream-in-culiacan/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.