An alleged plot to kill people at the Texas state Capitol in Austin has been thwarted, law enforcement officials say.
The suspect made several threats indicating that he wanted to shoot up the Capitol, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
‘I am going to the Capitol and I am going to shoot it up.’
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40-year-old Benny Caldera Jr. of Converse was arrested at his home at about 3 a.m. on Wednesday, just one day before the alleged planned attack was to occur.
Texas DPS said officials received a tip about the alleged plot and determined along with FBI investigators that it was a credible threat.
President Donald Trump also happens to be visiting Texas on Thursday, in order to speak at a Peterbilt truck factory outside Dallas.
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