In a shocking incident, popular TikTok influencer Gastelum was shot dead while live streaming with friends near a fast-food restaurant in Mexico. The tragic event occurred when two individuals on a motorcycle, wearing helmets, approached the group.
Video footage reviewed by Reuters shows the motorcycle driver opening fire towards Gastelum. Authorities from Sinaloa state have confirmed the influencer’s death and disclosed that law enforcement is currently conducting a large-scale operation in response.
This violence is part of an ongoing struggle between criminal organizations in Sinaloa vying for regional dominance. This incident echoes a similar tragedy from May 2025, when 23-year-old TikTok influencer Valeria Márquez was shot dead during a live broadcast in a beauty salon in Jalisco, a case that was investigated under femicide protocols.
