Armed man in ski mask arrested while approaching Republican National Convention perimeter in Milwaukee

A man armed with an AK-47 pistol and wearing a ski mask was arrested on Monday just blocks from Fiserv Forum where the Republican National Convention is being held in Milwaukee, a federal law enforcement source confirmed to Fox News.

Homeland Security Investigators and Capitol Police were conducting surveillance near the RNC perimeter when they noticed a suspicious man approaching. He was wearing a ski mask and carrying a tactical bag, Fox News’ source confirmed. -- More...

????#BREAKING: A 21 year old male suspect has been arrested wearing a ski mask and armed with AK-47 near Republican national convention

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