Content creator César Gastelum shot dead during live broadcast in Mexico
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Content creator César Gastelum was shot and killed while filming a video for social media outside a restaurant in Culiacán, Mexico.
- Attackers on a motorcycle shot Gastelum in the head and fled the scene, despite the nearby presence of law enforcement.
- The incident occurred in the Tres Ríos development area, a location with significant police and National Guard presence.
César Gastelum, a content creator, was fatally shot while recording a video for social media outside a Kentucky Fried Chicken in Culiacán, Mexico. The attack occurred in the Tres Ríos development, an area known for its commercial activity and proximity to law enforcement offices.
Gastelum was with two colleagues filming content when assailants on a motorcycle approached him. They shot him in the head and quickly escaped. The brazenness of the attack was highlighted by its occurrence near the headquarters of the State Attorney General's Office and the Central Zone Vice Attorney General's Office, areas typically secured by military and National Guard personnel.
The incident has raised concerns about security in the region, particularly for individuals working in public spaces and creating content for online platforms. The swiftness of the attack and the perpetrators' escape underscore the challenges faced by authorities in maintaining public safety.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.