Masked man detained near Paxton election event in Dallas

DALLAS – A man was detained outside the hotel where Ken Paxton’s election watch party will be taking place on Tuesday evening.

What we know:

Dallas police officers were seen collecting ammunition on the hood of a vehicle, which had no license plates.

Police were also seen pulling out a large amount of ammunition from the trunk of the vehicle.

They detained a man who was wearing a camouflage hat, mask, and gloves.

What we don’t know:

Police have not yet released information about the man or whether he’s facing specific charges.

The Source: Information in this story comes from reporters at the scene.

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