Key takeaways:
- A man was taken into custody for openly carrying a firearm in the Wisconsin Capitol.
- The man was demanding to see Governor Tony Evers and was found to be carrying an assault rifle upon his return.
- Carrying a firearm in the Capitol is illegal, and the man is now facing charges for his actions.
On Wednesday afternoon, a man was taken into custody for openly carrying a firearm in the Wisconsin Capitol. According to a spokesperson for the state Department of Administration, Tatyana Warrick, the man was shirtless and had a holstered handgun when he approached the governor’s office on the first floor of the Capitol.
The man was demanding to see Governor Tony Evers, and Capitol police officers were quick to respond. After being taken into custody, the man was released on bail later that night. However, upon his return, he was found to be carrying an assault rifle.
The Capitol police officer who was stationed outside of the governor’s office, conference room, and offices for the attorney general, was able to prevent the man from entering the suite of rooms. The man was then arrested and taken into custody.
Carrying a firearm in the Capitol is illegal, and the man is now facing charges for his actions. The Wisconsin Capitol Police are currently investigating the incident and are working to ensure the safety of all visitors and staff.
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