Mexican comedian and influencer ‘La Polilla’, Jonathan Sánchez, is shot to death

Comedian Jonathan Sánchez was killed.

He was allegedly being extorted.

He was found inside his car.

Show business is in mourning after the violent death of a popular Mexican comedian.

Jonathan Sánchez Sánchez, also known by his stage name ‘La Polilla’, was killed on the night of Wednesday, October 11.

The comedian was shot multiple times.

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Local media, including El Universo, reported that the 34-year-old was the victim of an alleged extortion plot, according to a person close to him.

Jonathan Sánchez was killed driving through the Ecuadorian city of Esmeraldas with another man.

He never imagined that the trip through the streets of José Joaquín de Olmedo and José Mejía, part of the Roberto Luis Cervantes playground, would end in tragedy.

According to the outlet, witnesses described what happened at the scene.

Jonathan Sánchez killed in shooting

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According to El Universo, witnesses said that individuals on two motorcycles had blocked the comedian’s path.

They fired their weapons at Jonathan Sánchez, hitting various parts of his body.

He was shot four times: in the left arm, biceps, thorax and left forearm.

Some of the shots entered the vehicle through the driver’s side and others through the passenger side.

Jonathan Sánchez was not alone in the car

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The outlet indicated that Sánchez died inside the vehicle due to the severity of his injuries.

Sánchez was driving home from work when he was attacked by the men on motorcycles.

Jonathan Sánchez was not alone during the attack, and his companion was also injured.

It was reported that the person in the comedian’s car was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries.

Security at the comedian’s wake

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El Universo reported that the funeral services for ‘La Polilla’, Jonathan Sánchez, began on Thursday, October 12.

The presence of security and personnel were notable at the ceremony.

Many came to mourn the comedian and influencer, who has more than 400,000 followers on TikTok.

According to El Universo, he was transferred to the Tolita 2 citadel in Ecuador for security reasons, after the location where his wake was meant be held became public.

Saying goodbye to the comedian

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Jonathan Sánchez’s fans have expressed their sadness in the comments of his last TikTok video.

«Rest in peace Jonathan Sánchez, may God have you in his Holy glory and give strength to his family for such an irreparable loss», said one follower.

“May God welcome you in his glory, Polilla, we will always remember you.” “Rest in peace, friend, may God have you in his glory.” “A great man has left us,” were some other comments.

To Jonathan Sánchez’s last video click HERE.