An unidentified man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly shouting a racial slur and lunging at NBC's 'Today' show co-anchor Craig Melvin during a security breach, according to multiple reports.
Key Takeaways
A man was arrested for allegedly shouting a racial slur and lunging at NBC's 'Today' show co-anchor Craig Melvin during a security breach on Thursday morning. According to multiple reports, the intruder entered an unauthorized area of 30 Rockefeller Center around 9:15 am ET.
- Man arrested after breaching security at NBC’s Today show studio
- Allegedly shouted racial slur and lunged at Craig Melvin
- Incident occurred shortly before 9:20 a.m. Thursday morning at Rockefeller Plaza in NYC
- No injuries reported; investigation ongoing
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incident Time | Broad Agreement | Incident occurred around 9:15 am ET. | |
| Location | Broad Agreement | 'Today' show studio at Rockefeller Center, NYC. | |
| Intruder Action | Broad Agreement | Intruder lunged and yelled racial slur at Melvin. |
Incident Time
Broad AgreementIncident occurred around 9:15 am ET.
Location
Broad Agreement'Today' show studio at Rockefeller Center, NYC.
Intruder Action
Broad AgreementIntruder lunged and yelled racial slur at Melvin.
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The incident occurred around 9:15 am ET when the intruder entered an unauthorized area of 30 Rockefeller Center. The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed that officers responded to a report of a 'disorderly person' at the location and took the individual into custody, as reported by The Los Angeles Times.
A spokesperson for NBC confirmed the security incident in a statement shared with The Los Angeles Times, noting that an individual entered 'an unauthorized area' and 'approached' Melvin, who notified security. According to TMZ, the alleged intruder was searching for Al Roker but turned his focus to Melvin when he couldn't find the longtime weatherman.
The man reportedly lunged at and yelled a racial slur at Melvin. No injuries were reported, and police will continue to investigate the incident. The 'Today' spokesperson said production is fully complying with law enforcement amid its investigation and is reviewing security measures.
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