Anthony Barajas, a popular TikTok star, has died aged 19, days after he was shot while watching The Forever Purge at a US cinema.
His date, Rylee Goodrich, 18, died from her injuries at the scene in Corona, southern California. Police have arrested Joseph Jimenez, 20, in connection with the incident, which they have described as an “unprovoked attack”.
Barajas had close to one million followers on his TikTok account, on which he posted sketches and snippets of his life.
He had been on life support after the shooting on Monday, but died on Saturday, the Corona Police Department confirmed.
Two separate GoFundMe pages have been set up for Barajas and Goodrich, which have each raised more than $60,000.
"Anthony was the light of so many peoples lives and there are tough times ahead," the fundraiser for Barajas says.
His followers and fans have also been flooding his social media accounts with tributes.
“I don’t know where to start dude. You were so talented, so driven when you did anything, and just an amazing person to be around,” wrote one follower. “I know you’ll be watching over all of us from up there. Rest in paradise Ant.”
The pair were watching a 9.35pm screening of The Forever Purge together at the Crossings at Corona mall on Monday. Only six tickets for the screening had been sold, police told reporters.
The film is the fifth instalment in The Purge franchise. The dystopian horror series is based around the idea that all violent crime, including murder, is legalised for one day each year.
Jimenez has been charged with murder and attempted murder. A firearm that matched the caliber of the weapon used in the shooting was found at his home.
He is being held on $2 million bail.
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Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
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Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
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Why it pays to compare
A comparison of sending Dh20,000 from the UAE using two different routes at the same time - the first direct from a UAE bank to a bank in Germany, and the second from the same UAE bank via an online platform to Germany - found key differences in cost and speed. The transfers were both initiated on January 30.
Route 1: bank transfer
The UAE bank charged Dh152.25 for the Dh20,000 transfer. On top of that, their exchange rate margin added a difference of around Dh415, compared with the mid-market rate.
Total cost: Dh567.25 - around 2.9 per cent of the total amount
Total received: €4,670.30
Route 2: online platform
The UAE bank’s charge for sending Dh20,000 to a UK dirham-denominated account was Dh2.10. The exchange rate margin cost was Dh60, plus a Dh12 fee.
Total cost: Dh74.10, around 0.4 per cent of the transaction
Total received: €4,756
The UAE bank transfer was far quicker – around two to three working days, while the online platform took around four to five days, but was considerably cheaper. In the online platform transfer, the funds were also exposed to currency risk during the period it took for them to arrive.
