Unruly crowd in union square

Aerial TV news footage showed a surging, tightly packed crowd running through the streets, scaling structures in the park and snarling traffic. Shouting teenagers swung objects unruly crowd in union square car windows, threw paint cans and set off fire extinguishers. Some people climbed on a moving vehicle, falling off as it sped away. Others pounded on or climbed atop city buses.

Twitch streamer, Kai Cenat, speaks on the chaos that ensued at Union Square Park after a giveaway was supposed to take place. Myles Miller reporting. The social media influencer accused of creating chaos in Union Square over a video game console giveaway spoke about it for the first time. Gus Rosendale reports. Police released new images of people who they are still looking for after allegedly being linked to the Manhattan mayhem on Friday that sent several other people, including police officers, to the hospital.

Unruly crowd in union square

Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat will likely face at least two counts of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly after a massive crowd of thousands of people took over Union Square Park on Friday afternoon after a giveaway event thrown by Cenat turned violent, leaving several police officers injured and a number of people, including the influencer himself, in custody. MANHATTAN - Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat will likely face at least two counts of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly after a massive crowd of thousands of people took over Union Square Park on Friday afternoon after a giveaway event thrown by Cenat turned violent, leaving several police officers injured and a number of people, including the influencer himself, in custody. According to police, Kai Cenat, a Twitch streamer and YouTube creator with millions of followers had posted on his social media platforms about a video game console giveaway — a "pop-up" event that drew large crowds of people. As the post went viral, crowds began to gather in Union Square. Moments later, a black SUV was seen driving through the crowd with someone — possibly Cenat — standing up through the sunroof. The crowd began to follow the vehicle, which eventually sped away on East 17th Street. Livestreaming on Twitch from a vehicle as the event gathered steam, Cenat displayed gift cards he planned to give away. Please be safe. The damage and debris left behind by the chaos in Union Square on Friday is turning into a nightmare for businesses in the area. Initial estimates from police put the crowd at 3, to 5, people. Witnesses told FOX 5 NY that they heard what sounded like gunfire and several people were trampled in the ensuing stampede. I couldn't help it…I was scared. Everyone started running. Fans of the Twitch streamer were seen getting wild in the streets and even climbing on the SUV as it left Union Square. Time-lapse view from SkyFOX.

Aftermath of Union Square chaos The damage and debris left behind by the chaos in Union Square on Friday is turning into a nightmare for businesses in the area.

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Things spiraled out of control at around 3 p. As the chaos unfolded, a vehicle, believed to have been carrying Cenat, attempted to leave. The crowd could be seen mobbing it. It moved slowly through throngs of people before eventually speeding off, with people clinging to the sides and back. At least three people could be seen tumbling off the vehicle onto the pavement as it sped away. Cenat was taken into police custody for questioning at around 5 p. He did not have a permit for the event or preplan it with police. Police confirmed Friday evening that Cenat will be charged with at least two counts of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly, along with a few other charges. Earlier in the day, Cenat posted on social media that he would be there in person for the giveaway.

Unruly crowd in union square

Aerial TV news footage showed a surging, tightly packed crowd running through the streets, scaling structures in the park and snarling traffic. Shouting teenagers swung objects at car windows, threw paint cans and set off fire extinguishers. Some people climbed on a moving vehicle, falling off as it sped away. Others pounded on or climbed atop city buses. By p. Police were seen wrestling people to the ground and chasing them down the street. Police planned to charged the streamer, Kai Cenat, with multiple counts of inciting a riot, unlawful assembly and possibly other crimes, NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey said in the evening.

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As the post went viral, crowds began to gather in Union Square. Eventually he and an entourage got out of the vehicle and hustled through a crowd, crossed a street and went into the park, where Cenat was surrounded by a cheering, shoving mob. Shouting teenagers swung objects at car windows, threw paint cans and set off fire extinguishers. There were "many" arrests, he said, but a total number was not yet clear. Leave your feedback. The damage and debris left behind by the chaos in Union Square on Friday is turning into a nightmare for businesses in the area. Maddrey said several police vehicles were damaged, including his. In December he was crowned streamer of the year at the 12th annual Streamy Awards. World Agents for Change. Moments later, a black SUV was seen driving through the crowd with someone — possibly Cenat — standing up through the sunroof.

A famous video game influencer known for streaming on Twitch is in custody after a giveaway event attracting thousands of young people sparked pandemonium in Manhattan's Union Square. The Friday afternoon event advertised by Kai Cenat, one of the most popular streamers online, grew out of control well before its scheduled 4 p.

There were "many" arrests, he said, but a total number was not yet clear. Manhattan October 24, pm. Businesses adjoining the square closed their doors. Eventually he and an entourage got out of the vehicle and hustled through a crowd, crossed a street and went into the park, where Cenat was surrounded by a cheering, shoving mob. Close Menu. Skylark Jones, 19, and a friend came to see Cenat and try to get something from his giveaway. According to police, Kai Cenat, a Twitch streamer and YouTube creator with millions of followers had posted on his social media platforms about a video game console giveaway — a "pop-up" event that drew large crowds of people. An hour later, the NYPD was still advising people to stay away and several trains were bypassing the area. Officers arrested 65 people, including 30 juveniles. There was a commotion even before Cenat appeared, they said. I was hit with multiple objects as well. Numerous people were seen in hand restraints, sitting on the sidewalks, and multiple young men were taken away in handcuffs. People started lining up as early as p. About Feedback Funders Support Jobs. Some people climbed on a moving vehicle, falling off as it sped away.