2023 Union Square riot

2023 riots at Union Square, Manhattan, New York City, USA

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]

2023 Union Square riot
The crowd waiting for Kai Cenat
DateAugust 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 / 40.73556; -73.99056
Caused byUnlawful assembly
Resulted in
  • Crowd Dispersed
  • Kai Cenat and others arrested
  • Property damage and injuries reported
Casualties
Injuries9
Arrested65
Charged1 (Kai Cenat)


References

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  1. "Twitch streamer charged with inciting a riot after giveaway draws huge crowds to Union Square in New York City". CNN. Retrieved August 5, 2023.