2023 Union Square riot
| 2023 Union Square riot | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 4, 2023 |
| Location | Union Square, New York City, New York, USA 40°44′08″N 73°59′26″W / 40.73556°N 73.99056°W |
| Caused by | Unlawful assembly |
| Resulted in |
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| Casualties | |
| Injuries | 9 |
| Arrested | 65 |
| Charged | 1 (Kai Cenat) |
On August 4, 2023, a Twitch streamer, named Kai Cenat announced a huge giveaway, to take place at Union Square in Manhattan, New York City. Over 5,000 people went to Manhattan’s Union Square for the giveaway that did not go as planned. It was a Friday afternoon, with some people climbing onto vehicles, throwing chairs and punching other people. Police struggled to control the chaos.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Twitch streamer charged with inciting a riot after giveaway draws huge crowds to Union Square in New York City". CNN. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
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