Police Confirm Rockefeller Center Intruder In Custody After Allegedly Lunging At ‘Today’ Host Craig Melvin
An intruder was taken into police custody following a security breach at NBC’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza targeting Today show host Craig Melvin.
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Authorities have detained a man following an incident at the 30 Rockefeller Plaza studios. The individual reportedly gained unauthorized access to the premises while seeking host Craig Melvin.
Coverage from ABC News, The Guardian, People.com, and Entertainment Weekly confirms the intruder was removed by security and subsequently arrested. Reports note that the individual allegedly lunged at Melvin and used a slur during the confrontation.
Following the incident, Melvin addressed the situation on air, noting that all staff remained safe. Further details regarding the identity of the suspect and specific legal charges pending are not yet specified in available reports.
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Quick answers
Who was the target of the security breach?
Today show host Craig Melvin.
What is the status of the intruder?
The individual is in police custody following an arrest.
Where did the incident occur?
At the NBC studios located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Coverage (4)
- Man detained after sneaking into 30 Rock looking for 'Today' show host: Police ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 22h ago
- ‘Disorderly’ intruder removed from NBC’s Today show after security breach The Guardian · 22h ago
- Craig Melvin Addresses Today Security Breach on Air: ‘We Are Just Very Happy That Everyone Is Safe’ People.com · 23h ago
- ‘Today’ show intruder arrested after allegedly lunging and yelling slur at host Craig Melvin Entertainment Weekly · 23h ago
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