Man in custody following tip about 'violent attack' on Texas capitol: Authorities
Summary
Authorities arrested a man suspected of planning a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol after receiving a tip. The suspect, Benny Caldera Jr., was charged with making a terrorism threat against a public servant, and the investigation is ongoing.Key Facts
- Benny Caldera Jr., 40 years old, was arrested at his home in Converse, Texas.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the FBI worked together to stop the planned attack.
- Authorities learned about the threat on Tuesday evening and arrested Caldera early Wednesday morning.
- Caldera allegedly planned a mass shooting at the Texas Capitol on Thursday and had been collecting guns and ammunition.
- People close to Caldera reported he had been acting increasingly angry and violent recently.
- Caldera and his wife are not cooperating with investigators, but other family and coworkers are.
- Investigators are seeking search warrants for Caldera’s devices to check for accomplices and details about the planned attack date.
- Law enforcement has increased security at the Texas Capitol following the threat.
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