Suspect Arrested in Livestream Murder of Influencer Jesus Sarmiento: Report
- On June 22, 2025, Venezuelan TikTok influencer Jesús Sarmiento was shot dead by two armed men while livestreaming at his home in Maracay, Venezuela.
- Sarmiento had publicly denounced the Tren de Aragua gang and corrupt police officials, a group the Venezuelan government denies exists but the U.S. designates as terrorist.
- The live broadcast captured the attack, including Sarmiento saying, "They shot me, they shot me," with blood visible on the floor, and featured a woman screaming for help.
- On June 30, authorities arrested Pierina Uribarri, partner of alleged gunman Adrian Romero, charging her with intentional homicide, criminal association, and terrorism while issuing warrants for three others.
- The case highlights the risks Venezuelan influencers face when denouncing organized crime amid rampant corruption and press restrictions, with investigations continuing under pressure to identify perpetrators.
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Suspect Arrested in Livestream Murder of Influencer Jesus Sarmiento: Report
A suspect has reportedly been arrested in the murder of TikTok influencer Jesús Sarmiento, who was shot and killed while livestreaming after he denounced members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Venezuelan police arrested Pierina Uribarri, who was described as the partner of the alleged gunman, Adrian Romero, Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced via Instagram on Sunday, June 30, according to CBS News. Uribarri was charged with int…
TikToker's Murder Highlights Danger of Denouncing Venezuelan Organized Crime
TikToker’s Murder Highlights Danger of Denouncing Venezuelan Organized Crime The murder of a Venezuelan TikToker during a live stream has highlighted the dangers facing those personally denouncing organized crime, although it is unlikely to lead to further instances of targeted violence. Gabriel Sarmiento was shot dead on June 22 while he streamed on social media from his home in Maracay, Aragua. He had posted prolifically about the presence of …
Venezuelan Prosecutor's Office Reports Arrest of Alleged Accomplice in TikToker's Murder | Jesús Sarmiento | Jesús Sarmiento TikTok | Pierina Uribarri | Aragua Train | Venezuela
News of the Day and the Hour Latest News of the day Tiktoker Gabriel Sarmiento, who had more than 90,000 followers on that platform, was killed in Maracay The Attorney General of the Republic, Tarek William Saab, reported that the Public Ministry carried out the capture of citizen Pierina Uribarri, who would be the sentimental couple and accomplice of Adrian Romero, alias “Niño Loco”, in the violent murder of the Tiktoker Gabriel Sarmiento.
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