CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Omar McCombs, the man charged with firing a gun at the Comedy Zone before comedian Craig Robinson was scheduled to take the stage in July, is scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon.
McCombs was charged with discharging a firearm in city limits, communicating threats and assault by pointing a gun, among other charges. He has been in jail under a $90,000 bond since his arrest in July.
Robinson said he was safe in the club's green room when the incident happened. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said no one was hurt during the incident, which led to security evacuating the building as a precaution.
"I've never seen anything like that before," Marvin Lindsey said. "I've never been in a situation like that with an active shooter, but that was kind of crazy."
Note: WCNC instituted a new policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
WCNC Charlotte is choosing to show the mugshot of the suspect in this case because of the public interest in the incident and serious nature of the charges.