Armed Man Arrested Twice in One Day at Wisconsin Capitol, Demanding to See Governor

1 min read
Source: NPR
Armed Man Arrested Twice in One Day at Wisconsin Capitol, Demanding to See Governor
Photo: NPR
TL;DR Summary

An armed man illegally brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see Governor Tony Evers, and later returned with an assault rifle after posting bail. The man, who claimed to want to discuss "domestic abuse towards men," was taken into custody for openly carrying a firearm in the Capitol. He posted a video of his arrest on Facebook, stating that he was armed to defend himself. After being released on bail, he returned to the Capitol with a loaded assault-style rifle and was taken into custody again. The incident highlights the ongoing security threats faced by public officials.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

1

Time Saved

4 min

vs 5 min read

Condensed

89%

886101 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on NPR