Source: KSTP TV
For the second time in four months, a gunman was reported inside Minneapolis City Hall on Tuesday.
Police say Terry Swanson, of Big Lake, walked into the ground floor of the building and pretended to be part of an undercover government operation. Swanson, 60, then went into the property and evidence room.
Officials say Swanson did not have a valid gun permit.
"The guy had taken an ankle bracelet and used it as a holster for a revolver. Obviously, that's not a certified holster, that's not a proper holster. That gun could have gone off at anytime," said Sgt. Jesse Garcia.
Swanson was then arrested at gunpoint. Officers say he had an odd explanation for his actions.
"He talked about he worked for the federal government and he was part of some big black-ops operation. He went on to say that he was doing some secret undercover work," Garcia explained.
This is the second time in four months that a gunman has been reported inside City Hall at 350 S. 5th St.
In April, police locked down City Hall for a half hour as they searched for a man who reportedly picked up a gun stashed in the building's planters. The planters have since been removed, and signs banning guns are now in place.
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak's spokesman tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the latest incident was 'handled properly' and that the mayor is 'confident in the security of city hall.'
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