A reliable source told CTV News that the stabbings were related to an unsanctioned basketball game allegedly organized by popular YouTuber “K Showtime” — a 20-year-old from Toronto who shares video content on social media while organizing basketball games in various communities . The chain of events on Tuesday began with a scheduled basketball game on an outdoor court at White Oaks Public School. According to a statement given to CTV News London on Thursday by a ‘K Showtime’ representative, it is confirmed that the YouTuber held an event in London on Tuesday.
Statement from K Showtime:
“Of the hundreds of fans that came to my event in London, a small group of people came with the intention of causing harm and disrupting the event for the rest of the world. I have done many park squats where I create a great atmosphere and place where my fans can to engage directly with me and watch fun and exciting basketball.I would ask the small group of people who are not there to support and only annoy, not show up as it ruins the event and potentially puts others at risk. I learned that two teenagers were attacked in a nearby mall later that night near my event. As far as I know, this is not related to my acquisition and I want to extend my support and wish a speedy recovery to all involved. I do not in any way condone violence of this kind wherever and whenever it occurs. I want to thank all my fans who came to support me and continue to help me and build a great community.” When first responders arrived at the scene around 9:30 p.m., they found two teenage boys with apparent stab wounds. Both were taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. According to a London police press release on Thursday, one of the teenage victims currently remains in a serious but non-life-threatening condition, while the second person has been released from hospital. A description of a suspect was given to police and another teenage boy was arrested nearby. A second suspect was also identified and located. Two knives were found and seized by police, who say they do not believe it was a random incident. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact police at (519) 661-5670 or through Crime Stoppers. Police are specifically seeking information or video of any fights that took place at the basketball game or in the parking lot related to the incident between the hours of 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
