Chaos erupted Friday after a large, rowdy crowd gathered at Union Square for YouTuber Kai Cenat's giveaway.
Some of the crowd could be seen tearing down construction barricades and hurling objects, including throwing some objects at responding police officers. As one vehicle attempted to leave - which may have been carrying Cenat - 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 as it sped away.
Chopper 2 is checking out various stories around our area, including a crowd that has gathered in Union Square. Watch more on CBS News New York: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/liveChopper 2 was overhead and spotted people climbing on top of the roof covering the entrance to the Union Square subway station. One person was seen setting off a fire extinguisher, sending huge smoky plumes over the crowd.
The crowd was apparently gathered there for Cenat's giveaway - apparently he had planned to give away 300 PlayStations. Authorities estimated some 2,000 people showed up. While the crowd gathered as early as 1 p.m., the raucous behavior broke out roughly around 3 p.m. or so. called for a massive response - a Level 4 mobilization, meaning roughly 1,000 officers - after people began demolishing construction barricades, throwing objects, and standing on top of the Union Square subway entrance.
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