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The Star
01-07-2025
- The Star
Venezuela police arrest suspect in TikTok user's murder
Jesus Sarmiento, who had more than 77,000 followers on the social media platform, was broadcasting live when armed men entered the residence where he was staying and shot him. — AFP CARACAS: Venezuelan police have arrested an alleged accomplice in the murder of a TikTok influencer who was killed during a livestream after denouncing members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang and allegedly corrupt police officers. Jesus Sarmiento, who had more than 77,000 followers on the social media platform, was broadcasting live when armed men entered the residence where he was staying and shot him. Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced Sunday on Instagram the arrest of Pierina Uribarri, whom he described as the partner of Adrian Romero, the alleged gunman. Prosecutors charged Uribarri with intentional homicide, criminal association and terrorism. Arrest warrants had been issued for Romero and two other alleged perpetrators, Wilbert Gonzalez and Gerald Nieto. In Sarmiento's final broadcast, banging on a door and a woman's screams for "help" can be heard in the background. "They shot me, they shot me," Sarmiento is heard saying before blood appears on the floor. Two armed men are visible before the broadcast ends. Sarmiento had spoken in his TikTok posts about the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, who is one of Venezuela's most wanted criminals, known by the alias "Nino Guerrero". He also posted photos and videos of alleged gang members and denounced extortion by police officers. The government has maintained that the Tren de Aragua – which the United States considers a "terrorist" organisation – has already been dismantled and denies its existence. In May, a young Mexican influencer was murdered during a live stream in Jalisco state. Authorities said there was "no evidence" the woman had ties to organised crime and investigated the case as a femicide. – AFP
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect arrested in livestreamed murder of TikTok influencer
Venezuelan police have arrested an alleged accomplice in the murder of a TikTok influencer who was killed during a livestream after denouncing members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang and allegedly corrupt police officers. Jesus Sarmiento, who had more than 77,000 followers on the social media platform, was broadcasting live when armed men entered the residence where he was staying and shot him. Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced Sunday on Instagram the arrest of Pierina Uribarri, whom he described as the partner of Adrian Romero, the alleged gunman. Prosecutors charged Uribarri with intentional homicide, criminal association and terrorism. Arrest warrants had been issued for Romero and two other alleged perpetrators, Wilbert Gonzalez and Gerald Nieto. In Sarmiento's final broadcast, banging on a door and a woman's screams for "help" can be heard in the background. "They shot me, they shot me," Sarmiento is heard saying before blood appears on the floor. Two armed men are visible before the broadcast ends. Sarmiento had spoken in his TikTok posts about the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, who is one of Venezuela's most wanted criminals, known by the alias "Nino Guerrero." The U.S. State Department has offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Sarmiento also posted photos and videos of alleged gang members and denounced extortion by police officers. The government has maintained that the Tren de Aragua -- which the United States considers a "terrorist" organization -- has already been dismantled and denies its existence. Sarmiento's murder marked the latest in a string of deadly attacks on popular social media figures around the globe. Earlier this month, Pakistani police said 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf was shot dead by a man who had repeatedly contacted her online. In May, the murder of a young influencer during a livestream in Mexico shocked the country. Authorities insisted there was no "evidence" that the murder of 23-year-old Valeria Márquez was linked to organized crime, and prosecutors opened an investigation for "femicide." Video shows Arizona police rescuing baby left alone for days Meet the history buffs spending years studying to become Gettysburg Battlefield guides Saving money vs. saving lives
CBS News
30-06-2025
- CBS News
Suspect arrested in livestreamed murder of TikTok influencer who denounced Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela
Venezuelan police have arrested an alleged accomplice in the murder of a TikTok influencer who was killed during a livestream after denouncing members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang and allegedly corrupt police officers. Jesus Sarmiento, who had more than 77,000 followers on the social media platform, was broadcasting live when armed men entered the residence where he was staying and shot him. Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced Sunday on Instagram the arrest of Pierina Uribarri, whom he described as the partner of Adrian Romero, the alleged gunman. Prosecutors charged Uribarri with intentional homicide, criminal association and terrorism. Arrest warrants had been issued for Romero and two other alleged perpetrators, Wilbert Gonzalez and Gerald Nieto. In Sarmiento's final broadcast, banging on a door and a woman's screams for "help" can be heard in the background. "They shot me, they shot me," Sarmiento is heard saying before blood appears on the floor. Two armed men are visible before the broadcast ends. The Venezuelan prosecutor's office said Monday it has launched an investigation into the livestreamed murder of Jesus Sarmiento, a popular TikTok user who had denounced the Tren de Aragua criminal gang and allegedly corrupt police officials. Venezuelan prosecutor's office Sarmiento had spoken in his TikTok posts about the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, who is one of Venezuela's most wanted criminals, known by the alias "Nino Guerrero." The U.S. State Department has offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Sarmiento also posted photos and videos of alleged gang members and denounced extortion by police officers. The government has maintained that the Tren de Aragua -- which the United States considers a "terrorist" organization -- has already been dismantled and denies its existence. Sarmiento's murder marked the latest in a string of deadly attacks on popular social media figures around the globe. Earlier this month, Pakistani police said 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf was shot dead by a man who had repeatedly contacted her online. In May, the murder of a young influencer during a livestream in Mexico shocked the country. Authorities insisted there was no "evidence" that the murder of 23-year-old Valeria Márquez was linked to organized crime, and prosecutors opened an investigation for "femicide."
Free Malaysia Today
30-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Venezuelan police arrest suspect in TikTok influencer's murder
The Venezuelan government maintains that the Tren de Aragua gang has already been dismantled. (AFP pic) CARACAS : Venezuelan police have arrested an alleged accomplice in the murder of a TikTok influencer who was killed during a live stream after denouncing members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang and allegedly corrupt police officers. Jesus Sarmiento, who had more than 77,000 followers on the social media platform, was broadcasting live when armed men entered the residence where he was staying and shot him. Attorney-general Tarek William Saab announced yesterday on Instagram the arrest of Pierina Uribarri, whom he described as the partner of Adrian Romero, the alleged gunman. Prosecutors charged Uribarri with intentional homicide, criminal association and terrorism. Arrest warrants had been issued for Romero and two other alleged perpetrators, Wilbert Gonzalez and Gerald Nieto. In Sarmiento's final broadcast, banging on a door and a woman's screams for 'help' can be heard in the background. 'They shot me, they shot me,' Sarmiento is heard saying before blood appears on the floor. Two armed men are visible before the broadcast ends. Sarmiento had spoken in his TikTok posts about the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, who is one of Venezuela's most wanted criminals, known by the alias 'Nino Guerrero'. He also posted photos and videos of alleged gang members and denounced extortion by police officers. The government has maintained that the Tren de Aragua – which the US considers a 'terrorist' organisation – has already been dismantled and denies its existence. In May, a young Mexican influencer was murdered during a live stream in Jalisco state. Authorities said there was 'no evidence' the woman had ties to organised crime and investigated the case as a femicide.
Arab News
30-06-2025
- Arab News
Venezuela police arrest suspect in TikTok user's murder
CARACAS: Venezuelan police have arrested an alleged accomplice in the murder of a TikTok influencer who was killed during a livestream after denouncing members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang and allegedly corrupt police officers. Jesus Sarmiento, who had more than 77,000 followers on the social media platform, was broadcasting live when armed men entered the residence where he was staying and shot him. Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced Sunday on Instagram the arrest of Pierina Uribarri, whom he described as the partner of Adrian Romero, the alleged gunman. Prosecutors charged Uribarri with intentional homicide, criminal association and terrorism. Arrest warrants had been issued for Romero and two other alleged perpetrators, Wilbert Gonzalez and Gerald Nieto. In Sarmiento's final broadcast, banging on a door and a woman's screams for 'help' can be heard in the background. 'They shot me, they shot me,' Sarmiento is heard saying before blood appears on the floor. Two armed men are visible before the broadcast ends. Sarmiento had spoken in his TikTok posts about the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, who is one of Venezuela's most wanted criminals, known by the alias 'Nino Guerrero.' He also posted photos and videos of alleged gang members and denounced extortion by police officers. The government has maintained that the Tren de Aragua — which the United States considers a 'terrorist' organization — has already been dismantled and denies its existence. In May, a young Mexican influencer was murdered during a live stream in Jalisco state.
