LAPD Releases Images of Weapon It Says Was Pointed at Dave Chappelle During Attack (Photos)
thewrap.comLAPD arrest report stated. “The suspect produced what was later discovered to be a replica handgun and pointed the item at the victim.
Hollywood Bowl uniformed security officers, who witnessed the incident, engaged the suspect and removed him from the victim and took him into custody.”See images of the hybrid knife opened and closed below.The LAPD said Hollywood officers responded and took control of the suspect, who was then cleared to be seen and treated by medical personnel.
He was identified as 23-year-old Isaiah Lee of Los Angeles. He was being held Wednesday with bail set at $30,000.“The replica handgun that also contained a knife blade was recovered and later processed as evidence,” the arrest report said. “The suspect was arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
He was transported to a local hospital to treat injuries sustained during the altercation with security.”The Los Angeles Philharmonic, which runs the Hollywood Bowl, said it could not comment on specifics of the incident with an investigation ongoing but that “the safety of our artists, visitors and staff is the LA Phil’s top priority.”Videos taken by audience members and posted online show the man running onstage during Chappelle’s appearance at the Netflix is a Joke Festival at the iconic outdoor venue in Hollywood.
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