Mexico influencer César Gastélum shot dead during livestream in cartel-hit Sinaloa

A social media influencer was shot dead during a livestream in Mexico, in a killing that authorities said has again highlighted violence targeting online personalities in the country. Csar Gastlum was killed on Tuesday night in Culiacn, the capital of the northwestern state of Sinaloa, and officials indicated the attack appeared to be linked to cartel violence, though no group was named.

Mexico's Security Cabinet and local prosecutors said an investigation was under way and that Gastlum had posted some videos in which he "alluded to a faction of a criminal group". President Claudia Sheinbaum said those responsible must be caught and the reason for the killing must be established.

A video of the attack shows Gastlum laughing with two other men in the parking lot of a Kentucky Fried Chicken when two men arrive on a motorcycle. One of them gets off, pulls out a gun and shoots him before the attackers flee. The shooting took place during rush hour, just blocks from the local prosecutor's office.