Police Seize Twitch Streamer Fanums Lamborghini at Gunpoint

Police Seize Twitch Streamer Fanums Lamborghini at Gunpoint

Highlights

  • Twitch streamer Fanum encountered police and had his Lamborghini seized during the Dominican Day parade in NYC.
  • Fanum, known for gaming content, faced confusion and police scrutiny in real-time during the incident.
  • The incident adds to a trend of streamers experiencing police encounters while live streaming in public events.

As a longtime Twitch viewer and follower of Fanum, this recent incident at the Dominican Day parade came as a shock to me. I’ve watched Fanum grow his audience through his engaging gaming content and entertaining Just Chatting streams. Seeing him suddenly confronted by police with guns drawn during a live stream felt surreal.


At a live broadcast of the Dominican Day parade in New York City on Twitch, well-known streamer Fanum encountered an unexpected turn of events. Amidst the lively festivities, law enforcement officers stopped him, confiscated his Lamborghini, and pointed their guns at him. The shocking incident, which unfolded live, has generated significant buzz and debate within the streaming community.

Roberto Gonzalez, also recognized online as Fanum, might not rank among the most famous streamers on Twitch, but he has managed to accumulate an impressive following of approximately 2.44 million users on the platform. Known for his versatility in gaming, Fanum showcases titles such as “Grand Theft Auto V,” “NBA 2K19,” and “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II,” alongside his popular Just Chatting streams. Beyond Twitch, Fanum maintains a YouTube channel named JustFanum, which boasts over 1.7 million subscribers.

More recently, during a live broadcast at the Dominican Day parade, Fanum was surrounded by excited fans. After streaming for over an hour, he tried to leave but was prevented by policemen brandishing guns. Fanum was perplexed and kept asking why the officer needed his gun before the live feed suddenly cut off. According to sources, Walton, Fanum’s chauffeur, was taken into custody, and authorities took off with Fanum’s Lamborghini Urus, leaving him stranded. This event adds Fanum to the growing number of livestreamers who have had run-ins with law enforcement during their broadcasts.

Several Clips of Fanum’s Dominican Day Parade Incident Went Viral on Social Media

As someone who has followed the streaming community closely for years, I find it disappointing and concerning to see yet another popular streamer, Fanum, facing an uncertain situation following his recent arrest. The lack of clarity surrounding the incident is troubling, and it’s disheartening that Fanum has remained silent on the matter publicly.

Another instance aligns with last year’s chaotic giveaway event hosted by Twitch streamer Kai Cenat in New York City. The excessive turnout of enthusiastic fans caused mayhem, resulting in pushing, shoving, and object tossing. Consequently, both Kai Cenat and his companion Duke suffered severe consequences, including arrests. These occurrences underscore the complexities and potential dangers inherent in massive public events and fanatic fandom.

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2024-07-29 15:53