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Eugene

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Wed May 4, 2022, 10:43 AM May 2022

Dave Chappelle: Comedian's attacker had replica gun and knife, police say

Source: BBC

Dave Chappelle: Comedian's attacker had replica gun and knife, police say

4 May 2022

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after an on-stage attack on US comedian Dave Chappelle.

The suspect pointed a replica handgun that contained a knife blade at Chappelle, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said.

Chappelle was unharmed, but the suspect has been taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

The incident took place while Chappelle was performing at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-61317901

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