Story Highlights
- Multiple rounds of gunfire left Valorant streamer BlessX visibly shaken while she was talking to a friend in the game’s lobby.
- Viewers immediately told the streamer to pause the stream and take care of herself.
- But she decided to keep the stream running. However, she was on to stream for another nine hours of Valorant after the incident.
On February 8th, Twitch streamer BlessX was playing Valorant with a friend while streaming when there was an unexpected interruption – gunfire.
The gunfire lasted a few seconds and could be heard in close proximity, causing BlessX to visibly shake in front of her computer. Her friend attempted to console her over the voice chat, and she immediately called the police to report the incident.
After the shooting stopped, the shooting left BlessX shaken and emotionally strained. She paused her stream to take care of her own safety. Despite the harrowing incident, she decided to keep the stream going and continued to play Valorant for another nine hours.
BlessX took to Twitter after the incident to let her followers know she was okay, expressing her gratefulness to be safe. She also thanked her viewers for their support during the incident.
I’m blessed to be here & honestly you never Fuckin know what could happen!! 😖😓
— Bless (@BlessXBlessx) February 8, 2023
The threat of gun violence is unfortunately all too common in many parts of the world. BlessX served as a reminder of the importance of being aware of our surroundings and staying safe.
The incident further highlights the dangers of streaming and being a content creator in general. Despite the dangers, BlessX showed great courage in deciding to keep streaming, and it’s a testament to her resilience and tenacity.
However, people are still concerned regarding BlessX. Some even suggested that if anyone is ever in the vicinity of a drive-by shooting. They should try laying down on the ground as it’s the best thing possible to do and avoid potential incoming fire.
The Reddit thread discussing the clip was filled with an outpouring of compassion. People were concerned for the young woman’s well-being after the shooting. Many Redditors shared stories of their own experiences with shootings and expressed their hope that she was safe and unharmed.
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