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A man armed with an AK-47 pistol and wearing a ski mask was arrested near the site of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, raising security concerns.
Police discovered the gun and a full magazine in his possession, with unclear intentions.
The individual, lacking a concealed weapon license, faces pending charges following the incident.
Additionally, separate security issues occurred, including a police-involved shooting and an alleged assault on Representative Derrick Van Orden by a protester, contrasting with the convention theme of addressing safety concerns in Milwaukee.