The Today show intruder entered an unauthorized area of Studio 1A on Thursday, prompting an immediate police response and the reported firing of a security guard, according to Fox News and Page Six. NBC has said it is cooperating with investigators. There were no reports of serious injuries.
Today show intruder incident
Multiple outlets identify the suspect in published reporting as Andrew Truelove. According to that reporting, the man gained access to an unauthorized part of Studio 1A and approached on-air talent before law enforcement detained him. The NYPD took the suspect into custody at the scene, per the published accounts.
These identifications and descriptions come from news outlets’ reporting and are treated here as reported claims; they should be confirmed through NYPD statements and court records as they become available.
What surveillance and reports show
Page Six reported that surveillance video appears to show the intruder slipping past two security guards, with one guard allegedly stepping away and another failing to intercept the person before police arrived. Fox News Digital reported similar characterizations of the footage and said the guard who did not stop the intruder was fired.
Those details are drawn from how the video and events have been described by those outlets; the exact sequence and interpretation of footage remain subject to verification through investigators’ review of the surveillance and official statements.
How TODAY hosts reacted on air
Craig Melvin addressed the incident on air after returning to the desk, saying the intruder was apprehended and the show was cooperating with authorities. Melvin told viewers the staff were relieved no one was harmed and that the program was working with the NYPD as investigators reviewed the matter.
Savannah Guthrie was not on set at the time; reporting noted she was on a previously announced break. The show continued its schedule with other anchors handling the morning coverage while the investigation unfolded.
Legal status and charges
Published reports say the NYPD took the suspect into custody and that prosecutors have filed or were considering hate crime counts. Those reported charges are part of the ongoing legal process and remain subject to confirmation by prosecutors and court filings.
As with any active law-enforcement matter, formal charges, arraignment dates and any additional filings will be confirmed through official court records and statements from the NYPD or the prosecutor’s office. Readers should treat early reporting of charges as provisional until verified in public records.
Security review and next steps
News outlets report that NBC is cooperating with the NYPD and conducting an internal review of security procedures at Studio 1A. According to published accounts, at least one guard has been fired in the immediate aftermath.
Stations typically review access protocols, staff placement, camera coverage and badge or escort policies after an on-site breach. Any changes to policy, staffing or public statements about corrective steps will likely be announced after the internal review and as investigators complete their work.
Because some details rest on early reports and video characterizations, NBC’s cooperation with investigators and any NYPD statements will be key to establishing a clear timeline and assigning responsibility.
Source attribution and notes
This article synthesizes reporting from Fox News and Page Six and notes that NBC said it is cooperating with investigators. The Fox News account is available here: ‘Today’ show security guard fired after intruder enters unauthorized area, targets Craig Melvin: report.
Risk and verification notes: specific allegations reported by outlets — including alleged racial slurs, the precise actions of security personnel captured on video, and the suspect’s identity as Andrew Truelove — are attributed to those outlets’ reporting. These claims remain subject to independent verification through NYPD statements, prosecutor filings and court records.
We reached out to NBC and the NYPD for comment; updates will be provided as official statements and public records become available. For now, readers should consider the reported details provisional and await confirmation from law-enforcement and court sources.
