TMZ reports that video footage has surfaced showing a suspected masked gunman barging into a speed dating show starring musician Krisian Locke.
The alleged armed assailant suddenly burst onto the set during filming on Tuesday and allegedly began pistol-whipping and punching attendees in the studio and outlet. report. Reportedly, various angles of the horrific act of violence have been widely shared online. According to TMZ, a firearm was allegedly visible throughout the shocking altercation, but there are no reports of shots being fired at this time.
Krisian Locke was taping the speed dating show “20 Vs.'' 1'' things suddenly and dramatically changed in Atlanta, TMZ reported. According to reports, the contestants on the show were supposed to choose from a pool of 20 potential dates, but during filming, a masked gunman burst onto the set. The newspaper said the video showed an allegedly armed man assaulting an unarmed man with a gun, and the camera continued to roll while the man allegedly pistol-whipped the man in the face. That's what it means.
The situation became tense when the alleged gunman overpowered the victim, pinned him to the ground and pointed a gun at him, TMZ reports. The report said onlookers can be heard on the video negotiating and pleading to prevent the alleged gunman from pulling the trigger. At one point, the video reportedly shows him pointing two firearms at the male victim.
Chrisean Rock 20 to 1 is horribly wrong. ‼ ️
Getting pistol whipped is crazy. 😭 pic.twitter.com/sDhO3gCZEV
— Drama Alert (@DramaAlert) January 17, 2024
One of the many videos circulating online ends with blood splattered across a white drop sheet on set.
TMZ reports that Rock told his followers on Instagram Live that he survived the alleged ordeal, praising himself for allegedly stopping the bullet from being fired.
Rock has been at the center of some major drama lately, but this incident appears to be the most violent yet. (Related: Famous rapper dies in apparent home invasion)
The identity of the suspect and the reason for the assault are not yet known.
It is unclear whether police have opened an investigation into the matter.
