PewDiePie Provides Statement following New Zealand Shooting
By Nicholas Barth ·
One of the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque shooters reportedly stated subscribe to PewDiePie during a live stream of the tragedy that took place on March 15th, and the YouTuber has addressed the tragic event.
Tragedy struck Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday, March 15th when multiple gunmen attacked two mosques in the city where 40 people have been confirmed dead and at least 20 have been confirmed injured. One of the Gunmen live-streamed the tragic shooting on Facebook and reportedly stated the phrase "Remember Lads, subscribe to PewDiePie" during the opening moments of the stream. High-profile YouTuber PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, took to Twitter following his learning of the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque shooter using his name during the shooter and has provided a public statement.
Christchurch, New Zealand Mosque Shooting - PewDiePie Responds
Taking to his Twitter account, PewDiePie stated that he was "sickened having my name uttered by this person" and that his "heart and thoughts go out to the victims, families, everyone affected by this tragedy." You can find the full statement by PewDiePie regarding the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque shooting below.
Just heard news of the devastating reports from New Zealand Christchurch.
— ƿ૯ωძɿ૯ƿɿ૯ (@pewdiepie) March 15, 2019
I feel absolutely sickened having my name uttered by this person.
My heart and thoughts go out to the victims, families and everyone affected by this tragedy.
Footage from the live stream that saw a shooter state the name of PewDiePie during Christchurch, New Zealand mosque shooting has been circulating on social media and has prompted a message from the Police asking individuals to not share the video footage and that the department was working on getting any trace of the mosque shooting footage removed.
Police are aware there is extremely distressing footage relating to the incident in Christchurch circulating online. We would strongly urge that the link not be shared. We are working to have any footage removed.
— New Zealand Police (@nzpolice) March 15, 2019
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has stated that one of the shooters was an Australian Born Citizen and called the shooters "extremist right wing, violent terrorists."
Four individuals that consist of three men and one woman have been taken into custody in connection to the Christchurch mosque shooting, according to New Zealand Police.
In addition to PewDiePie, many other members of the video game and YouTube communities offered their thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the horrible tragedy of the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque shooting that occurred on March 15th.
Out of respect for those murdered and their families.
— Myth (@TSM_Myth) March 15, 2019
This is tragic. ? pic.twitter.com/gmw4yc8vgh
My heart goes out to New Zealand... awful news.
— timthetatman (@timthetatman) March 15, 2019
Our hearts are broken over today’s terrible tragedy in New Zealand. Please know we are working vigilantly to remove any violent footage.
— YouTube (@YouTube) March 15, 2019
My heart goes out to New Zealand man... ?
— Daequan (@TSM_Daequan) March 15, 2019
Praying for the families and anyone affected by the shooting in New Zealand. Nobody deserves to leave this world by violent crimes, so much life being taken away.
— Ninja ?? (@Ninja) March 15, 2019
Spread love.
UPDATE: 3/15/2019 - 9:23 AM PST
49 people have been confirmed to have been killed and another 48 individuals are being treated in hospital care as a result of the horrendous Christchurch, New Zealand mosque shooting. Police have announced that they have charged a 28-year-old male with murder in connection to the attack, and he will appear in court on Saturday morning. One shooter live-streamed the attack on Facebook and stated the phrase of subscribe to PewDiePie in the opening minutes to which PewDiePie addressed publicly and offered his condolences to everyone affected by the horrific attack.
(cover photo courtesy of Insider)