Man arrested over alleged plot to attack Texas state capitol
A 40-year-old man, identified as Benny Caldera Jr, was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting a violent attack against the Texas state capitol in Austin. The Texas Department of Public Safety said it received credible information about an individual planning an attack for Thursday, and Caldera was being held on bond.
A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas state capitol in Austin, authorities said. The suspect was identified as Benny Caldera Jr.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said it had received “credible information about an individual planning a violent attack” for Thursday in Austin. The statement did not provide further details about the alleged plan.
Caldera was being held on bond, according to the supplied report. The available information does not state what charges were filed, whether authorities identified a specific target beyond the capitol, or whether any weapons were recovered.
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