Parts of the Texas Capitol were evacuated Tuesday evening following reports of an active shooter threat, according to officials.
The building was closed to visitors, forcing a protest in support of Representative Nicole Collier to move outside.
Although the Capitol was partially closed, the grounds initially remained open. Representative Nicole Collier waved to her supporters from a window during the disruption.
Protest organizer Melody Tremallo said she was informed of the threat by law enforcement. “The captain came up to me and informed me that there was likely going to be… likely going to clear out the Capitol building on the grounds due to an imminent shooter threat. I was shown the video of somebody whose rhetoric basically went to the effect of…,” Tremallo said.
CBS Austin reporter Andrew Freeman said he then heard the Texas Department of Public Safety announce the closure of the Capitol grounds.
