Summary
- Twitch reacts to a recent violent incident involving streamers Valkyrae, Emiru, and Cinna while they were live on the platform at Santa Monica Pier.
- There are ongoing safety concerns for streamers engaging in IRL (In Real Life) streaming, increasing worries about both online and offline threats.
- Valkyrae expresses her intention to seek justice and urges anyone with relevant information to reach out to the authorities.
Twitch has issued a statement addressing an alarming incident that occurred when streamers Valkyrae, Emiru, and Cinna were live streaming at Santa Monica Pier. The attack has raised serious concerns about the security of streamers engaging in real-life content on Twitch and beyond.
On March 2, during a streaming marathon at the pier, the trio experienced an unsettling encounter when a man, who initially appeared to be an enthusiastic fan, began pressuring them for personal contact information. The situation escalated quickly as the man started to chase them while making threats, saying he would “kill them right now.”
Valkyrae took to her social media following the incident, stating, “I have moved at least once a year due to safety concerns. It’s crucial we address these attacks and keep our community informed.”
In response to the incident, a Twitch representative conveyed their horror regarding the harassment that creators face, ensuring that they are deeply committed to supporting their streamers while investigations are underway.
