Police arrest man who shouted racial slur at ‘TODAY’ co-anchor Craig Melvin
New York City police took a man into custody Thursday after he shouted a racial slur at “TODAY” co-anchor Craig Melvin near Studio 1A, the morning show’s broadcast headquarters at Rockefeller Plaza, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
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A spokesperson for the New York City Police Department confirmed that one person was in custody but did not confirm the individual’s identity. A preliminary search did not turn up any weapons on the person, according to a separate official.
No injuries were reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Melvin, 47, joined the “TODAY” show in 2018. He was named co-anchor last year, serving alongside Savannah Guthrie.
NBC News Group did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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