Twitch streamer BlessX experienced a terrifying moment during a recent Valorant stream when gunshots were heard outside her home. The streamer, who has 6,700 followers on Twitch, was startled by the loud shots and quickly picked up the phone to report it to the police. She also shared a clip of the incident on her social media platforms, and used her TikTok to talk about what to do when there’s active gunfire. She explained that she was so scared that she wasn’t able to get down on the floor while the shooting was happening. Fortunately, BlessX was unharmed and reassured her viewers and followers that she was safe. Despite the traumatic experience, she was thankful to be alive and tweeted that she was “blessed to be here.”
2023-02-11 16:23:31
Post from gamerant.com
Twitch streamer Richard Hernandez, known to his followers as Lilshy, experienced a terrifying interruption to his Twitch stream on Monday night.
The 25-year-old was in the middle of a Valorant stream when the sound of gunfire disrupted the broadcast. Hernandez was playing in a team match and was broadcasting from his home in San Antonio, Texas.
The streamer immediately ducked and looked away from his camera as the sound continued. Clips of the incident quickly went viral among Twitch users, including one with over 125,000 views and 2,000 comments. Fellow streamers, including some of his close friends, sent out tweets in support of Hernandez who later described the experience as “incredibly frightening”.
San Antonio police later confirmed that gunshots had been heard in the vicinity but stated that no arrests were made. It is not known who was responsible, or what the motive of the culprits may have been.
Although understandably shaken, Hernandez has been able to continue streaming uninterrupted. However, the incident has served as a reminder of the potential dangers of streaming from home and of the importance of being vigilant.
An increasing number of streamers are relying on streaming as their primary source of income. As such, it is concerning that disruptions to their broadcasts may have become more commonplace, as in this case.
We extend our sympathies to Richard Hernandez and hope that he and all other streamers remain safe.