Photos: Union Square crowd turns chaotic during livestreamer Kai Cenat's giveaway

An aerial view of thousands of people crowded into Union Square. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of thousands of people crowded into Union Square. Several people are seen climbing onto the roof of a structure. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of people crowded into Union Square. One person sets off a fire extinguisher. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, with some people seen setting off fire extinguishers.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of thousands of people crowded into Union Square. A cloud of smoke can be seen after someone set off a fire extinguisher. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of thousands of people crowded into Union Square. A number of people have climbed onto the roof of a structure. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

Multiple people stand on top of the roof of the Union Square subway entrance. — CBS New York

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

Hundreds of people crowd and point their phones at an individual in Union Square. — CBS New York

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of a line of NYPD officers as thousands of people crowded into Union Square. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

Multiple people stand on a statue in Union Square. — CBS New York

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of thousands of people crowded into Union Square. Multiple people stand on vehicles. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of thousands of people crowded into Union Square. Some people stand on top of an SUV as passengers stick their heads out the moon roof. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of thousands of people crowded into Union Square. Several people stand on the roof of a structure. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

NYPD officers stand behind barriers set up near Union Square as hundreds of people crowd in the background. — CBS New York

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of thousands of people crowded into Union Square. A line of police officers stand in the street. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

NYPD officers stand on the other side of barriers as a crowd. — CBS New York

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of hundreds of people swarming an SUV as it tries to leave the Union Square area. A passenger looks out the moon roof. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of dozens of people chasing an SUV as it leaves the Union Square area. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.

Union Square crowd turns chaotic during giveaway

An aerial view of several people clinging onto the back and sides of an SUV as it leaves the Union Square area. — Chopper 2

Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Aug. 4, 2023, for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. The crowd eventually turned rowdy, and officers could be seen taking people into custody.