Suspect arrested in ‘credible’ plot to attack Texas Capitol on Thursday, DPS says
Texas DPS and federal authorities arrested a primary suspect in a credible plot to attack the Texas Capitol. The threat involved several co-conspirators.
The threat was initiated by one main suspect and several co-conspirators, according to a memo sent to members of the Texas Senate. Texas DPS officials said it worked with the FBI and local law enforcement to arrest the main suspect around 3 a.m. Wednesday.
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