Influencer Killed Live During Cartel Violence | Los Angeles News

A viral live-streamed murder in Culiacán has sent shockwaves across Mexico, as influencer César Gastelum—25 and beloved by hundreds of thousands—was gunned down by motorcycle-riding gunmen. The attack, captured on camera and shared online, is now under investigation for ties to the Sinaloa cartel’s brutal internal war, which has claimed thousands of lives. As authorities hunt both shooters and masterminds behind the hit, this tragedy underscores the escalating peril facing social media stars documenting life in cartel-ravaged zones. With troops deployed and violence spiraling, the region remains dangerously unstable—and Gastelum’s death may be just the latest in a chilling trend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6540284311163971 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews