This is no laughing matter!
On Sunday, comedian Steve Brown (pictured above, insert) performed at The Comedy House in Columbia, South Carolina where a crazed fan, later identified as Marvin, got up on stage and started attacking the funny man with a mic stand AND stool!
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30 seconds into the attack, audience members intervened and broke up the fight. Although the suspect was taken outside, he eventually came back in, and caused even more drama!
As seen here on Twitter:
Attendees got way more than they bargained for at comedian Steve Brown’s (@comicstevebrown) comedy show at The Comedy House in Columbia, South Carolina pic.twitter.com/UGAcX4lV1M
— ment nelson (@mentnelson) January 22, 2018
According to TMZ, the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. has opened an investigation, but have yet to arrest any individuals.
In addition to the comic, four other people were allegedly hurt in the melee, including a security guard who allegedly got punched by Marvin as he escaped in a car.
The assailant — supposedly under the influence of alcohol — allegedly caused $400 in damages, as he broke the mic stand, dishes, and glassware.
After the shocking incident, Brown shared a graphic pic on Instagram of his injuries from the scuffle.
Them mic stands are a bitch. In the future Im gonna start pulling mic stands on these niccas… #thankscomedyhouse #wherewassecurity #imtooldforthisshitA post shared by Steven W. Brown (@comicstevebrown) on Jan 22, 2018 at 2:53am PST
He also posted a video where he demands comedy clubs do a better job of protecting performers with more security. WATCH (below):
First off let me start by saying Thanks for the calls and messages from friends, fans and my family. With that being said, let me say this. This unprovoked attacked that happened to me tonight is a reminder of why these comedy clubs should have well equipped PROFESSIONAL security to protect us entertainers who bring their club so much money. I thank God for looking out for me and giving my old ass the ability to Bob and weave because this could have ended in horrible way.A post shared by Steven W. Brown (@comicstevebrown) on Jan 21, 2018 at 11:33pm PST
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