After a shooter started shooting inside the comedy club in North Carolina, comedian Craig Robinson postponed his performance there. The actor and TV host, according to TMZ, was instructed to evacuate when the shooter stormed the club and demanded that everyone leave before wreaking havoc. According to reports, Craig was in his green room when the terrible event occurred. Later, the shooter was detained. Omar James McCombs, age 36, has been identified as the shooter. Omar has been charged with a number of offences in relation to the incident, according to WSOC-TV.
Around nine o’clock on Saturday, July 16, gunshots were heard inside the comedy club. Craig Robinson, best known for his work in “The Office” and as a host of “The Masked Dancer,” cancelled the performance. The announcement comes a day after a 28-year-old man made a shooting threat during Yo Gotti’s event. The commission of a terrorist act was said to have been committed by the individual known as Elijah Hyman. He was taken away from the location after having many weapons on him. According to reports, Hyman made this decision after splitting up with his girlfriend.
Is Craig Robinson all right?
In the North Carolina comedy club’s green room, Craig Robinson was getting ready for his performance. The 50-year-old comic was taken out of the exit gates without incident. Later, the star shared his encounter on Instagram. “About last night….Thank you to the Comedy Zone security and personnel for getting us to safety fast,” Craig wrote in his post. “Thank you everyone for the outpouring of love and best wishes,” he continued. “Thank you CPMD for prompt action in apprehending the gunman,” Craig said in his message. I’m hoping he’ll get the support he requires. Thank God, no one was harmed. “Please keep safe everyone,” he said in conclusion.”
Prior to the thank-you note, Craig also shared a nearly six-minute video of the mayhem that broke out at the stadium for his fans and followers. He said, “I’m playing at the Comedy Zone in Charlotte, North Carolina,” on the video. The comedy club had a shooter who was still active. They moved us to this location because a concert was going on, so I thought I’d share with you. I’m safe, he continued. I’m mellow. It was strange since I was in the green room when they yelled, “Everyone get out!” Yes, that was a special occasion.”
Omar James McCombs: Who is he?
The shooter who opened fire outside a comedy club in North Carolina is Omar James McCombs. According to records from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, among other things, Omar has been charged with five counts of assault with a handgun, one count of firing a gun into a building to cause fear, and one crime of possessing a gun while a felon, according to the New York Post. Omar is charged with discharging a gun inside “The Comedy Zone,” a comedy club.
What specifically took place at the comedy club?
The shooter brandished his weapon as he entered the area, according to TMZ. After requesting that everyone vacate, he fired at least one shot. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident. According to reports, the comedian went to the Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre where ‘Big Time Rush’ was performing.