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Intruder Lunges at Host Inside Rockefeller Center
16 Jul
Summary
- Man taken into custody after lunging at Craig Melvin inside 30 Rockefeller Center.
- The incident occurred off-air; no injuries were reported by authorities.
- Intruder reportedly asked for Al Roker before confronting Melvin.
NYPD officers apprehended a man at 30 Rockefeller Center this morning following an incident where he lunged at Today show host Craig Melvin. The arrest took place around 9:19 a.m. ET, after responding to reports of a disorderly person inside the building.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that no injuries were reported during the event. The investigation into the matter is currently ongoing. The man had reportedly entered the building and made his way to a restricted area before confronting Melvin.
Sources indicate the intruder initially sought out meteorologist Al Roker. He then confronted Melvin, lunging at him while shouting a racial slur. Security personnel detained the individual, leading to his subsequent arrest by the NYPD. The confrontation occurred when the show was not broadcasting live.
