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Man threatens to kill Twitch streamers during livestream from LA


Cinna, Valkyrae and Emiru were streaming in LA when a man chased and threatened to kill them.

A man who introduced himself as Russell appeared on their stream from Pacific Park, Santa Monica, and reappeared about half an hour later saying "I'll kill you right now" when Emiru refused to share her contact details. Valkyrae, real name Rachell Marie Hofstetter, said they had spoken to Santa Monica police, who confirmed reports of an individual had made threatening statements. A Santa Monica Police spokesman told BBC Newsbeat officers escorted the streamers from the pier and conducted a search for the suspect.

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