Man accused of planning deadly Texas State Capitol attack, DPS says
Summary
A man from the San Antonio area was arrested for planning a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Authorities arrested him early Wednesday after receiving credible information about the planned attack.Key Facts
- The man’s name is Benny Caldera Jr., and he is 40 years old.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) got credible information on Tuesday about an attack planned for October 1.
- DPS worked with the FBI and local partners to arrest Caldera at his home in Converse at 3 a.m. Wednesday.
- Caldera is charged with making a terroristic threat against a public servant, which is a felony.
- After arrest, Caldera was transferred to federal custody and remains there.
- Texas DPS told state lawmakers about the threat and arrest on Wednesday.
- The Texas Capitol building stayed open and has increased security after the threat.
- DPS asks anyone with information about threats to report it through the iWatchTexas system or by calling a hotline.
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