Update 6/25: Etika has been found dead by the NYPD. Original story follows.

This past Wednesday, June 19, YouTuber Desmond Amofah, better known by his username Etika, uploaded a video to YouTube that was interpreted by many to be a suicide note. The video was called "I'm Sorry," and in it, Etika talks about his struggles with mental illness. At the end of the video, Etika says, "The world will be better off without me," and then offers specific apologies to people, including other YouTubers and those in his personal life. The description of the video contained even more suicidal language. "I don't know what awaits me on the other side, but I'm ready to face it. My time ends now, but if there is a way for me too [sic], I'll send you all as many blessings as I can from the other side."

Etika hasn't been seen or heard from since he uploaded the "I'm Sorry" video, and is officially considered a missing person. Etika still hasn't been found by the New York Police Department, but the NYPD did find his personal items on the Manhattan bridge last night on June 22. This included clothes, a Nintendo Switch, his cell phone, wallet, and a laptop bag.

Etika's mental health has seen the YouTuber hospitalized on more than one occasion. In one incident, he live-streamed the police breaking into his home because he was threatening suicide.

Please note that the Etika's "I'm Sorry" video includes some inappropriate and disturbing language (note: the video has once again been removed by YouTube as of 6/25/2019).

Etika rose to prominence on YouTube thanks to his videos about Nintendo video games, amassing over 100,000 subscribers. Etika also has a significant presence on social media through Instagram and Twitter.

Most recently, Etika covered the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct, offering his reactions to the presentation, particularly as it pertains to Pokemon Sword and Shield. His last tweet was about the latest episode of the Attack on Titan anime, which was posted on June 18.

We will update this article as more information becomes available.

Source: New York Post (via Kotaku)