Twitch details response to Germany shooting livestream, viewable for 30 minutes

Video game streaming platform Twitch has detailed its response to the attack outside a synagogue in Halle, Germany yesterday. Two people were shot dead while the perpetrator broadcast live.

The video was not viewed widely while the attack was taking place, Twitch said. A subsequent recording of the stream was then viewed by 2200 people before it was removed after 30 minutes.

"We are shocked and saddened by the tragedy that took place in Germany today, and our deepest condolences go out to all those affected," Twitch said in a statement posted to its Twitter.

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