In a rather bizarre turn of events that occurred at the Wisconsin Capitol building, a man was arrested not once but twice after he breached security protocols. The incident has caused quite a bit of alarm and prompted a comprehensive review of the facility’s current security measures to protect the citizenry.

The situation began when an individual strolled into the building carrying a firearm.

A man illegally brought a handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see Gov. Tony Evers, and returned at night with an assault rifle after posting bail, a spokesperson for the state said Thursday.

The man, who was shirtless and had a holstered handgun, approached the governor’s office on the first floor of the Capitol around 2 p.m. Wednesday, state Department of Administration spokesperson Tatyana Warrick said. The man was demanding to see the governor, who was not in the building at the time, Warrick said.

The man was taken into custody for openly carrying a firearm in the Capitol, which is against the law, Warrick said. Weapons can be brought into the Capitol if they are concealed and the person has a valid permit. The man arrested did not have a concealed carry permit, Warrick said.

But it didn’t stop there. Shortly after posting bail for the offense, the individual arrived back at the Capitol grounds, this time carrying an AK-47. He showed up about three hours after the building had closed. He repeated his request to speak with Gov. Evers. He was arrested again and taken into custody.

The Wisconsin Capitol Police took the man into protective custody for a psychiatric evaluation shortly before midnight based on “concerning statements” the man made, according to a statement from state police spokeswoman Tatyana Warrick. She did not release the man’s name.

The incident highlights growing concerns about the safety of public officials. It comes about one year after Gov. Evers’ name appeared on a hit list belonging to a suspect who allegedly murdered a judge. Also on the list were Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Tatyana Warrick, a spokesperson for the State Department of Administration, confirmed that no immediate changes to security protocols are underway. The building is typically open to the public and does not use metal detectors.

There are a number of questions surrounding this incident. It certainly makes one question whether the security measures at the building are adequate. While the individual’s intentions were not fully known, he could have been a threat to the people inside the building, especially since it is a gun-free zone. Active shooting incidents happen most often in areas where people are not allowed to carry firearms.

The bail system could also be an issue here. Yes, the man had not actually threatened anyone, but it sounds as if he gave enough of a reason for people to be concerned about his behavior. The fact that he was able to immediately be released to return to the Capitol adds another layer of questioning to this incident.