Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video shows
Video circulating on social media appears to show Dave Chappelle was attacked Tuesday night when a person ran onto the stage during the comedian’s performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
It’s unclear whether Chappelle was injured, but another video seemingly recorded by someone in the audience appears to show the comedian joking about the incident afterward and continuing with his set.
The motive of the apparent attack is unclear.
CNN has reached out to representatives for Chappelle for comment.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) told CNN affiliate KABC officers responded to an incident at the Hollywood Bowl around 10:45 p.m., and a man who was reportedly armed with a gun and a knife was taken into custody.
CNN has reached out to the LAPD, the Los Angeles Fire Department and the Hollywood Bowl for more information.
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsSTUART RAMSON
Comedian Dave Chappelle on stage at the Laugh Factory in New York City for pre-opening night, Saturday, April 3, 2004.(AP Photo/Stuart Ramson)
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsTONY TRIBBLE
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsBRIAN BOHANNON
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsSTEFANO PALTERA
Comedian Dave Chappelle arrives at the Virgin Megastore in Los Angeles to promote the release of his new DVD "Dave Chappelle's Block Party," Tuesday morning, June 13, 2006. (AP Photo/Stefano Paltera)
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsSTEFANO PALTERA
Comedian Dave Chappelle promotes the release of his new DVD "Dave Chappelle's Block Party," at the Virgin Megastore in Los Angeles, on Tuesday morning, June 13, 2006. (AP Photo/Stefano Paltera)
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsJeff Chiu
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsGerald Herbert
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsScott Roth
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsMatt Sayles
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsScott Roth
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsChris Pizzello
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsCharles Sykes
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsChris Pizzello
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsEvan Agostini
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage, video showsSteven Senne
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