Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked during LA show

Dave Chappelle has courted controversy in recent months with a stand-up special that many activists deemed to be discriminatory against transgender people

Dave Chappelle has courted controversy in recent months with a stand-up special that many activists deemed to be discriminatory against transgender people

A man armed with a replica gun that works like a knife tackled comedian Dave Chappelle as he performed a stand-up set in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, police said.

The Los Angeles police department confirmed the incident to AFP and said the assailant was carrying a replica gun that can discharge a knife blade.