Police: Charlotte comedy club empties before man fires gun

Posted on July 17, 2022 by thegrio.com

Club employees told WSOC-TV that the man waved a gun around and told everyone to leave.

A man fired a gun inside a comedy club in North Carolina on Saturday night shortly after it was evacuated and before actor and comedian Craig Robinson was set to perform, police said.

The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte, media outlets reported. No one was injured.

BREAKING: There is a large police response outside The Comedy Zone in Uptown Charlotte. Workers tell me dozens of customers and employees evacuated after someone entered the club with a gun. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/lmHPfT7S07

— Tina Terry (@TinaTerryWSOC9) July 17, 2022

Club employees today!

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