A controversial livestreamer known as “XenaTheWitch” was arrested by Austin police after shooting an unsuspecting kayak rental employee with a paintball gun during a live broadcast. The shooting happened at a public area near a running trail in Austin, where the streamer was filming IRL (In Real Life) content.
According to reports, XenaTheWitch fired the paintball gun at a young woman who was simply doing her job at a local water sports rental business. The paintball struck the employee on her bare leg, causing immediate pain and leaving a visible welt that later required emergency medical evaluation.
Witnesses say that after being told the victim wasn’t part of any planned event or challenge, XenaTheWitch showed no remorse, reportedly saying “I don’t give a fuck” and “Don’t give a shit” about the injury she caused. The whole thing was caught on her livestream, with clips quickly making the rounds on social media platforms.
Austin Police Department officers responded to the scene and arrested XenaTheWitch on assault charges. Under Texas law, this kind of case would likely be labeled as a Class A misdemeanor, which can mean up to one year in jail, and fines of up to $4,000.
Things could get even more serious for XenaTheWitch because of her reported criminal record. Sources say she has previous felony convictions, including wire fraud and scamming elderly victims, for which she allegedly served 16 months in federal prison. These past convictions could lead to harsher punishment if she’s found guilty here.
This isn’t the first time XenaTheWitch has been in trouble. She’s reportedly been banned from multiple major streaming platforms, including Twitch and Kick, for violating their terms of service. A previous viral incident involved her allegedly breaking an Uber driver’s phone during another livestream.
The paintball gun used in the shooting was still in her possession at the time of arrest, reportedly inside her van, and could serve as key evidence for the case.
IRL streaming has been getting more and more controversial in recent years, with creators pushing boundaries for views and engagement. The format, which involves broadcasting day-to-day activities in public spaces, has led to plenty of incidents—like harassment, dangerous stunts, and privacy violations. Some cities and countries have even started passing rules aimed directly at cracking down on problematic livestreaming behavior.
