July 17, 2022
The gunman entered the North Carolina venue brandishing a firearm before opening fire, Charlotte police said.
A gunman opened fire inside a North Carolina comedy club Saturday night shortly before comedian Craig Robinson was set to take the stage, sending panicked employees and guests fleeing into the streets, video shows.
The unidentified man brandishing a firearm entered Charlotte’s Comedy Zone just after 9 p.m.
The facility was evacuated before the gunman opened fire, police said in a statement.
Robinson, best known for his role as Darryl on the NBC sitcom “The Office,” said he was in the building’s greenroom preparing for his set when everyone was told to evacuate.
Robinson, whose show was canceled amid the chaos, said he was safely moved to a nearby event venue where pop band Big Time Rush was performing.
shows police officers swarming the venue as people express confusion and concern outside.
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