Armed Suspect Arrested Near Republican National Convention Amid Heightened Security

With the Democrats still calling for violence on President Trump and Republicans, even after the assassination attempt, is there any wonder this is happening?

A masked man wielding an AK-47 with a full magazine was apprehended just blocks from the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on Monday night. Homeland Security investigators and Capitol police spotted the individual approaching the RNC perimeter near the Fiserv Forum. The man, donning a ski mask and carrying a tactical bag, was quickly taken into custody.

Days After Rally Scare, Masked Man With AK-47 Arrested Near Trump’s Party Event https://t.co/M9eOi5m4TI

— NDTV (@ndtv) July 17, 2024

Milwaukee Police confirmed the 21-year-old’s arrest, and charges are pending. U.S. Capitol Police first noticed the man around 1 p.m. Monday, describing him as “suspicious” with a ski mask and large tactical backpack. Upon stopping him, officers discovered he had a concealed firearm but no permit.

This incident comes on the heels of an assassination attempt on former President Trump, which significantly heightened security at the RNC. Over the weekend in Butler, Pennsylvania, Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate Trump with an AR-15, resulting in the death of one rally attendee before a counter-sniper neutralized him.

BIG BREAKING – Days after a failed assassination bid against former US president @realDonaldTrump a masked man with AK-47 was arrested near his party event. Is someone trying to kill him before elections? #TerroristAttack #DonaldTrump #USAElections #AssassinationAttempt… pic.twitter.com/9HBxm7a17L

— Bharatvanshi Ajay (@bharatvanshi_aj) July 17, 2024

Adding to the tension, police shot and killed another man on Tuesday near the convention perimeter, close to 14th and Vliets streets. Witnesses reported a fight in King Park, where one man brandished a knife, prompting police to intervene with lethal force.  Will Democrats continue their violent rhetoric, that they are all too willing at all times to accuse Republicans of?

Major Points

• Masked man with an AK-47 arrested near the RNC in Milwaukee.
• The 21-year-old suspect was spotted carrying a tactical bag with a weapon and a full magazine.
• Arrest follows an assassination attempt on former President Trump, leading to increased security.
• U.S. Capitol Police found the man suspicious and discovered he lacked a concealed-carry permit.
• Police shot and killed another man near the convention after a knife fight in King Park.

Charles William III – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News