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Armed Man Arrested for Seeking Governor Returns with Assault Rifle

A man who was previously arrested for bringing a handgun to the Wisconsin Capitol returned later with an assault rifle, demanding to see Governor Tony Evers. He was taken into custody without incident and bailed himself out of jail, only to return with a loaded AK-47 style rifle. The man was again taken into custody for psychiatric evaluation, and the rifle was seized. The governor's office declined to comment on matters of security, but Governor Evers expressed gratitude for the police departments' work and suggested that security policies may be enhanced.

via CNN|

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Armed Man Arrested at Wisconsin Capitol, Returns with Assault Rifle

A man was arrested at the Wisconsin Capitol for carrying a firearm and demanding to speak to the governor, then returned hours later with an assault-style rifle. He was taken into custody for a psychiatric evaluation after making concerning statements. The man did not have a valid concealed carry permit for a collapsible police-style baton found in his possession. The governor's office declined to comment on specific security threats. In a separate incident, a man was sentenced to over a year in prison for threatening state officials, including the governor, via social media and other means.

via ABC News|

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Arrested Man Returns to Wisconsin Capitol with Assault Rifle, Seeking Governor

A man illegally entered the Wisconsin Capitol with a loaded handgun, demanding to see Governor Tony Evers, and later returned with an assault rifle after posting bail. The man was taken into custody for openly carrying a firearm, which is against the law, and did not have a concealed carry permit. He was booked into jail but later released on bail. The man returned to the Capitol later in the evening with a loaded assault-style rifle and was taken into custody again. Governor Evers, who was not present during the incidents, commended the Capitol police for their handling of the situation. This incident highlights the ongoing security threats faced by public officials.

via WMTV – NBC15|

#assault-rifle #crime #governor-tony-evers

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Armed Man Arrested at Wisconsin Capitol Returns with Assault Rifle

A man illegally brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see Governor Tony Evers, and later returned with a loaded assault rifle after posting bail. The man was taken into custody for openly carrying a firearm in the Capitol, which is against the law. The incident highlights the ongoing security threats faced by public officials, and while no immediate changes to security were planned, the situation prompted a reevaluation of security measures.

via The Associated Press|

#assault-rifle #crime #governor-tony-evers