Update 08/05/2023 12:13pm:

Previously, it was reported that a giveaway held by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat turned into a full-blown riot after thousands of teenagers showed up to the event. Police reportedly arrested 65 people, with 30 of them being juveniles. It was noted that Cenat faced “at least two counts of inciting a riot, unlawful assembly and a few other charges.” Nothing was confirmed until now, as NYPD officials noted they were indeed pressing charges against the streamer. 

It was noted that Cenat was removed from the area where the incident occurred for “safety reasons” before they took him into their custody. It was noted that the amount of people that showed up for the giveaway caused the NYPD to activate a “Level 4” response, which is reportedly the highest level of disaster response. Stay tuned for more updates. 

source: CNN

Original 08/05/2023 4:00am:

According to reports, 65 people were arrested after the Kai Cenat giveaway became complete mayhem. Of the 65 arrested, 30 were juveniles. NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey told reporters that Cenat will face  "at least two counts of inciting a riot, unlawful assembly and a few other charges." 

"We're not against young people having a good time… but it can't be to this level," Maddrey offered. 

Kai Cenat was also released from jail following the frenzy he caused in Manhattan on Friday. 

Original 08/04/2023 6:42pm:

Kai Cenat has provided fans with plenty of viral moments in recent years, but on Friday, he may have topped this list with an event intended to provide the people of NYC with free video games. The popular Twitch/YouTube streamer was apprehended by law enforcement shortly after his giveaway snowballed into a chaotic nightmare where hundreds of people flocked to his location at Manhattan Park in hopes of getting their hands on freebies, including gaming chairs, headphones, video game consoles, PCs in, keyboards, and more. The 21-year-old announced the event two days before the incident. The end result saw multiple arrests amid fans standing on cars and stealing trucks on camera. As of now, it is still unclear whether or not Kai Cenant was arrested or taken into custody. 

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