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Texas: Police arrest suspect after lawmakers receive threats prompting state Capitol's evacuation
A state trooper made the arrest of the man in connection with the threats during a traffic stop in La Grange, Texas and police said there was no additional threat read more
People protest at the capitol in Austin, Texas. AFP
Police arrested a man hours after the Texas State Capitol and grounds in Austin were evacuated on Saturday ahead of a planned protest after a credible threat to lawmakers, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
A state trooper made the arrest of the man in connection with the threats during a traffic stop in La Grange, Texas and police said there was no additional threat.
A protest against President Donald Trump dubbed the 'No Kings' event was beginning at the Texas Capitol around 5 p.m. CDT Saturday.
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