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The Office star Craig Robinson evacuated from comedy club after gunman opens fire-Louise Griffin-Entertainment – Metro
He assured fans he’s okay.
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The Office star Craig Robinson was among those evacuated from a comedy club in North Carolina due to an active shooter situation.
On Friday evening, Robinson, who’s best known for playing Darryl Philbin on the US Office, and Doug Judy on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, was due to perform in Charlotte, North Carolina.
However, at around 9pm, a man ‘brandishing’ a gun entered the building and discharged the weapon. There were no injuries and people were evacuated to the Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre where band Big Time Rush were playing a concert.
Recording on Instagram, Robinson said: ‘I’m performing at the comedy show in Charlotte, North Carolina.
‘There was an active shooter in the comedy club, so they moved us over – there’s a concert going on – and it’s Big Time Rush, so I thought I would share it with you all.’
He added: ‘I’m safe. I’m cool. It was wild I was in the green room and they’re like, “Everybody get out!” It was a moment for sure.’
Robinson shared his experience on Instagram (Picture: WireImage)
He assured fans he’s okay (Picture: Getty Images for Netflix)
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department said in a statement: ‘Shortly after 9pm, a male subject entered an establishment at the 900 block of NC Music Factory Boulevard.
‘He brandished a firearm inside the business, which was quickly evacuated. The suspect then discharged his weapon. There were no injuries and the suspect was taken into custody.’
Robinson played Darryl on the US Office from 2005 to 2013, and went on to take on the role of Doug ‘The Pontiac Bandit’ Judy in Brooklyn Nine-Nine from 2013 to 2021.
He also hosted the US version of The Masked Dancer, and frequently performs stand-up.
Metro.co.uk has contacted reps for Craig Robinson for further comment.
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