A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of plotting a violent attack targeting the Texas state capitol, according to authorities. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed receiving credible intelligence suggesting an individual was planning an assault for Thursday. Officials have taken action by holding the suspect on bond while investigating the threat. Further details on the nature of the alleged plot and the suspect’s motives remain under review.
Suspect Benny Caldera Jr held on bond as officials say they received ‘credible’ information about Austin threatA 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas state capitol, authorities said.The Texas department of public safety said in a statement that it received “credible information about an individual planning a violent attack” for Thursday in Austin. Continue reading...