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‘Today’ show intruder looking for Al Roker lunges at Craig Melvin, yells racial slur in terrifying security breach: report

A security breach at the 'Today' show studio ended in an arrest after an intruder targeted hosts Al Roker and Craig Melvin.

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The brief

An intruder broke into the 'Today' show studio searching for Al Roker. During the breach, the individual lunged at host Craig Melvin and yelled a racial slur.

Coverage from TMZ, The Daily Beast, Page Six, People.com, and the New York Post emphasizes that the intruder has been arrested following the confrontation. Future developments depend on the legal proceedings following the arrest and reports regarding the nature of the security breach.

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Quick answers

Who was the intruder looking for?

According to People.com and the New York Post, the intruder was looking for Al Roker.

What happened during the confrontation with Craig Melvin?

The intruder allegedly lunged at Melvin and yelled a racial slur.

What is the current status of the intruder?

Reports from TMZ, The Daily Beast, and Page Six state that the intruder has been arrested.

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Today Show Craig Melvin Al Roker Security Breach

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