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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

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César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike. A Mexican influencer, César Gastélum, has been shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok. Gastélum was filming with two friends outside a fast food restaurant in Tres RÃos, in the northern city of Culiacán, on Tuesday evening when when two men on a motorbike drove up to him and one shot him at close range. He had more than half a million followers on TikTok and mainly uploaded comedy videos. It is not the first time a social media influencer has been killed in Mexico. Last year, 23-year-old Valeria Márquez was shot dead at a beauty salon while she was livestreaming on TikTok. On the livestream, Gastélum and his friends were wearing bright orange coats and bags typically used by delivery drivers. Local media reported that their outfits originally led police to believe that the victim was a delivery driver, but officials were later alerted to his identity. Police and forensic experts cordoned off the area and are examining the cartridge casings and CCTV footage for any clues.

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was known for comedy andCollocation

เป็นคนที่รู้จักกันในเรื่องการตลกและ.

From the storyCésar Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

was killed at close rangeCollocation

ถูกฆ่าในระยะใกล้.

From the storyCésar Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

has been shot dead whileCollocation

ถูกยิงตายขณะที่.

From the storyA Mexican influencer, César Gastélum, has been shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok.

livestreaming on TikTokCollocation

ถ่ายทอดสดใน TikTok.

From the storyA Mexican influencer, César Gastélum, has been shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok.

was filming with two friendsCollocation

กําลังถ่ายภาพกับเพื่อน 2 คน.

From the storyGastélum was filming with two friends outside a fast food restaurant in Tres RÃos, in the northern city of Culiacán, on Tuesday evening when when two men on a motorbike drove up to him and one shot him at close range.

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