Twitch streamers Fanum and RayAsianBoy found themselves staring down gun barrels during a recent live stream. What started as a fun day at the Dominican Day Parade quickly turned into a tense standoff with the New York Police Department.
The drama unfolded when the duo, cruising in a purple Lamborghini Urus, ran a red light while trying to escape a rowdy crowd of fans. Police, alerted by the commotion and traffic violation, swooped in with guns drawn.
Twitch viewers watched as the incident played out in real time. As a result, the New York police seized Fanum’s Lamborghini and arrested his driver.
According to mods, the car was over capacity, and some passengers weren’t wearing seatbelts. This, combined with the red light violation, triggered the police response.
Many fans questioned the need for such an aggressive intervention. After all, the streamers just tried to get away from a crowd of wild fans. “Psychotic reason to pull a gun,” one viewer remarked, echoing the community sentiment about the police’s tactics.
The situation is not uncommon for IRL (in real life) streams, though. They often attract large crowds and unpredictable situations. Just a few months ago, Twitch streamer youngdabo pulled a gun during a live stream while running from alleged gunshots.
Fanum remained surprisingly calm during the ordeal. Despite being visibly nervous, the streamer kept his cool and handled the situation professionally. The police eventually lowered their weapons once they assessed the situation wasn’t threatening. But the incident has sparked debates about police conduct and the challenges of managing large crowds during live streams.
In the end, Fanum and RayAsianBoy escaped unharmed, but we can be sure that this was not the last close call during a Twitch stream.
