A statement has been released following the incident that happened at the Today show on Thursday morning (July 16).
It is said that an intruder got inside the studio and lunged at host Craig Melvin while hurling a racial slur. Craig has not yet addressed this incident, but a statement from the morning show has been provided to Just Jared.
The Today show released a statement to Just Jared on the incident with Craig Melvin:
The statement, from NBC News’ TODAY, reads as follows:
There was a security incident this morning at the TODAY show studio. An individual entered an unauthorized area in a vestibule near Studio 1A. The person approached anchor Craig Melvin, who alerted security. The individual was detained and taken into custody by law enforcement without further incident. There was no altercation, and no one was injured. TODAY is cooperating fully with law enforcement as they investigate the matter. NBC and TODAY take the safety and security of our employees, talent, staff and guests extremely seriously. We are reviewing the incident and our security protocols and remain committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone who works at and visits our studios.
Get more details about the incident right here.
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