Man arrested over alleged plot to attack Texas capitol

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 02:14 · Archive

A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas state capitol in Austin.

A 40-year-old man, identified by the Guardian as Benny Caldera Jr, was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas state capitol. Authorities said they received credible information about an individual planning a violent attack for Thursday in Austin. Caldera Jr is being held on bond.

How it is being reported

• Suspect arrested after alleged plot to attack Texas Capitol: officialsFox News · 1 Oct, 02:22
• Man nabbed by SWAT officers after planning ‘violent attack’ on Texas state capitol, authorites sayNew York Post · 1 Oct, 02:01
• Texas man arrested for allegedly plotting to attack state capitolIndependent World · 1 Oct, 01:53
• Man arrested over alleged plot to attack Texas state capitolGuardian World · 1 Oct, 00:53

In this story: Benny Caldera Jr · Texas Department of Public Safety · Austin · Texas State Capitol

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