Man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Texas Capitol, authorities say
Authorities arrested the main suspect at 3 a.m. after receiving information on a credible threat involving suspected co-conspirators, officials said.
- On Wednesday at 3 a.m., the FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a suspect for allegedly planning an attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin.
- Texas State Senate Secretary Patsy Spaw wrote that the Texas Department of Public Safety received information of a "credible" threat involving one main suspect and co-conspirators planning the attack.
- State Sen. Paul Bettencourt confirmed the planned attack was scheduled for Thursday. "Literally, just within a few hours of the tip they had the potential perpetrator in custody," Bettencourt said.
- DPS officials reported the investigation is ongoing and will maintain an enhanced presence at the Capitol. Spaw noted the threat was not cause for public alarm.
- Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the plot. The FBI and Texas DPS continue to investigate, though they have not disclosed details regarding the suspect's identity.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Texas man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly planning to attack the State Capitol, according to officials. Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was taken into custody early Wednesday morning at his home in Converse, Texas. He was charged with the felony offense of making a terroristic threat [...]
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