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‘Today’ show security guard fired after intruder enters unauthorized area, targets Craig Melvin: report

First publishedJul 17, 11:39 UTC

Last updatedJul 17, 22:28 UTC · 4m ago

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The security guard who reportedly failed to keep the TODAY show intruder out of the studio has been fired.Page Six reports intruder suspect Andrew Truelove was able to slip past two security guards with surveillance video capturing the oversight. One guard stepped away while the other "missed the intruder," as he walked in.Police say Truelove broke into the TODAY show studio in New York City on Thursday searching for Al Roker. The suspect allegedly yelled racial slurs before confronting host Craig Melvin.SAVANNAH GUTHRIE WAS 'SURPRISED AND DISMAYED' BY DOUBTS SHE WOULD RETURN TO 'TODAY' AFTER MOM'S DISAPPEARANCENYPD quickly took the suspect into custody. He is now facing two hate crime charges following the aggressive encounter.SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWSMeanwhile, Melvin was back on the anchor desk Friday morning and appeared to be in good spirits.

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What's the story?: The security guard who reportedly failed to keep the TODAY show intruder out of the studio has been fired.Page Six reports intruder suspect Andrew Truelove was able to slip past two security guards with surveillance video capturing the oversight. One guard stepped away while the other "missed the intruder," as he walked in.Police say Truelove broke into the TODAY show studio in New York City on Thursday searching for Al Roker.
How widely is it covered?: 2 outlets, average source rating 5.5/10.
When was it last updated?: 4m ago.

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