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Party Chaos: 1 Dead, 6 Hurt in California Shooting
28 Jul
Summary
- A birthday party livestreamed on Twitch ended in a shooting with one fatality.
- Over 300 guests attended the unsanctioned event near Morgan Hill, California.
- The victim was identified as Desiderio Romero V, a friend of the streamer.
A birthday party hosted by Twitch streamer NateDeBaiits in California ended in tragedy on July 25, with a shooting resulting in one fatality and six injuries. Over 300 guests were present at the unsanctioned open-field event near Morgan Hill when gunfire broke out.
Deputies responded to reports of disturbances before arriving to find hundreds fleeing the scene. Seven adults had sustained gunshot wounds; one died at the location, while six others were hospitalized. The deceased was identified as Desiderio Romero V, a former classmate and friend of the streamer.
NateDeBaiits expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating his heartbreak and that the situation was beyond his control. He has reportedly received death threats and plans to relocate from San Jose. Police believe the shooting stemmed from an altercation between two groups.
Investigators are treating the event as isolated and are reviewing available footage to identify the shooter(s). A GoFundMe for funeral expenses has raised over $20,000.
