Man Reportedly Commits Suicide On A YouTube Live Stream
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Although the original video was quickly taken down due to violating YouTube's policy on harmful or dangerous content, another version can be seen elsewhere (linked below).
The account where the stream originated from is named 'Shuaiby' and the video itself was titled 'Hey.'
Warning: Before you watch the video, be advised it is very graphic and disturbing. View it at your own risk. Also, after clicking the link, it will start to play automatically (.webm).
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
UPDATE #1 (3/14/2018 at 8:29pm Pacific):
The unidentified man who shot himself was apparently a 4chan /r9k/ user.
Another anonymous user posted the following screenshot from the original video which shows him holding up a note that says "Bye R9K" along with the current date:
UPDATE #2 (3/14/2018 at 11:02pm Pacific):
Here's a thread that contains some additional information about the incident:
UPDATE #3 (3/15/2018 at 7:51pm Pacific):
We've possibly located Shuaiby's Reddit account:
After scrolling through a few of his posts, it appears he had been depressed for some time:
Website revengeofthecis.com wrote a similar article about the tragedy. They added some context as to why this young man decided to end his life:
Another user on the famous anonymous message board claims to have had contact with Shuaiby in the past. This user claims that he was having problems in the past with his parents, particularly his mother. The other users, who rely on a certain level of anonymity despite sharing a certain bond, had given him advice and moral support in the past. This user also says that many people were attempting to talk him out of the suicide, however were unable to prevent it.
UPDATE #4 (3/15/2018 at 8:44pm Pacific):
Although we will not directly link to the long version of the video (which includes audio that reveals personal information), it is available online.
During that video, and shortly after the victim shot himself, a woman enters the room (presumably his mother) and later says he is 18 years old while speaking to a 911 dispatcher. Police and/or paramedics can also be heard talking while they investigate the scene.
We've noticed that some readers and online users were wondering what type of firearm was used; it is allegedly a Kel-Tec KSG tactical shotgun.
UPDATE #5 (3/15/2018 at 9:22pm Pacific):
The following Facebook post was reportedly made by a relative of the victim:
UPDATE #6 (3/16/2018 at 2:21pm Pacific):
Here is the victim's YouTube account:
It appears his subscriber count has gone up significantly since the now infamous live stream video has made its rounds around the web.
Many have commented on Shuaiby's 'Discussion' page, sending their condolences to both him and his family:
