Breaking: Some in crowd at Union Square spotted hurling objects at responding police officers. Watch live coverage now.
- Chaos erupted Friday after a large, rowdy crowd gathered at Union Square, apparently gathered for YouTuber Kai Cenat's giveaway.
People could be seen tearing at construction barricades and hurling objects, including throwing objects at responding police officers. Chopper 2 was overhead and spotted people climbing on top of the roof covering the entrance to the Union Square subway station. The crowd was apparently gathered there for livestreamer Kai Cenat's giveaway.
Authorities estimated some 2,000 people were gathered for the giveaway. The raucous behavior broke out roughly around 3 p.m. or so. Watch Chopper 2 live over the scene 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/liveThe NYPD has called for a massive response, and several people could be seen being placed into custody. So far there have been no reports of serious injuries. Much of the gathered crowd could be seen peacefully milling about.
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