Armed man attempts to enter Wisconsin Capitol, demanding meeting with governor

A person unlawfully entered the Wisconsin Capitol, first with a loaded handgun and later with an assault rifle, demanding to meet with Governor Tony Evers. The individual was apprehended and released on bail before returning to the Capitol’s exterior, where they were taken into custody again. Openly carrying firearms in the Capitol is prohibited, and the individual did not have a concealed carry permit. The incident is part of a trend of threats and violence against public officials.