Suspect arrested for allegedly killing influencer on livestream in Mexico
- August 27, 2026 / 6:22 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Mexico has arrested a man who allegedly shot and killed an influencer during a live broadcast, authorities said on Wednesday.
- Cesar Gastelum was attacked on August 4 while livestreaming in Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa state, which has been a battleground for warring drug factions.
- Gastelum, who had more than 500,000 TikTok followers, was dressed as a food delivery worker and taking part in a social media challenge along with two friends when a motorcycle stopped next to him.
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- August 27, 2026 / 6:22 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Mexico has arrested a man who allegedly shot and killed an influencer during a live broadcast, authorities said on Wednesday.
- Cesar Gastelum was attacked on August 4 while livestreaming in Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa state, which has been a battleground for warring drug factions.
- Gastelum, who had more than 500,000 TikTok followers, was dressed as a food delivery worker and taking part in a social media challenge along with two friends when a motorcycle stopped next to him.
Sources: CBS News