Armed Man Looking for Wis. Governor Visits State Capitol Twice in a Day — First with Handgun, then with Rifle

“The Capitol police took control of the situation, so it’s over," Wisconsin Gov. Evers said, "but it’s always something you don’t want to see happen"

A man carrying illegal firearms went to the Wisconsin State Capitol twice in one day demanding to see Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, according to the Associated Press.

The man, who was not identified, approached the governor’s office at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and demanded to see him, Wisconsin Department of Administration spokesperson Tatyana Warrick told AP. The man was shirtless and had a handgun holstered to his body.

A capitol police officer who was positioned outside the governor’s office took the man into custody for openly carrying a firearm in the capitol, which is against the law, Warrick said. She noted that concealed weapons with a valid permit are allowed in the building, however, the man did not even have a concealed carry permit.

The governor was not in the building at the time of the incident.

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The suspect was booked into the Dane County Jail and posted bail.

Around 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening, he reportedly returned back to the capitol — after public visiting hours had ended — with a loaded assault-style rifle, once again demanding to see the governor.

Madison Police Chief Shon F. Barnes reported that Madison police were called to “assist” the Capitol Police Department with a “report of a subject carrying an automatic rifle on capitol grounds.” He said that the “subject” was eventually “taken into protective custody” and transferred to a local hospital.

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Gov. Evers’ communications director Britt Cudaback told PEOPLE that the governor doesn’t “comment on specific security threats or the governor’s security detail.”

The governor was reportedly asked at an event about the incident, to which he responded: “The Capitol police took control of the situation so it’s over, but it’s always something you don’t want to see happen.”

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He reiterated that while he does not comment on his security, he is sure Capitol police are evaluating any potential charges.

Evers edged out a win in last year’s election with 51.2% of the vote in order to serve a second term in office. Prior to Evers getting elected, the position was held from 2011-2019 by Republican Scott Walker.

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