DALLAS TEXAS, A man was detained Tuesday evening outside a Dallas hotel where Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was scheduled to host an election night watch party.
According to the Dallas Police Department, officers took the individual into custody shortly before 6:00 p.m. outside the Marriott Dallas Uptown. Authorities have not confirmed whether the detention was directly related to the political event.
Witnesses reported that the man had been driving a blue sedan parked near the hotel entrance. During a search of the vehicle, officers were seen removing what appeared to be ammunition compatible with multiple types of firearms.
Police were also observed retrieving a license plate from inside the vehicle. Observers noted that the car did not appear to have visible plates attached at the time.
The individual was reportedly wearing a camouflage face covering, sunglasses, a hat, and gloves while outside the hotel.
A member of Paxton’s campaign staff said the man briefly entered the hotel and asked to use the restroom. The staff member, speaking anonymously due to the ongoing investigation, stated the individual claimed to be an Uber driver but expressed doubt about that claim because the vehicle did not display license plates.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the individual was armed when he entered the hotel or provided details about the reason for the detention.
Doors for the event were scheduled to open at 6:00 p.m., with campaign staff and members of the media already present inside the venue.
Polls across most of Texas were set to close at 7:00 p.m., and Paxton is expected to address supporters later in the evening.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have not released additional details.
