Law enforcement said the attack did not appear to be politically motivated, and the suspect was experiencing a mental health crisis.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A suspect broke into the Washington State Capitol Building on Sunday night, damaging historical artifacts and setting fire to multiple flags and a carpet.
The suspect was apprehended while leaving the Capitol Building, according to court documents. The suspect appeared to have used a hammer to break a window and sneak inside. Responding Washington State Patrol troopers also found a bottle of Zippo lighter fluid and a lighter near the broken window.
Inside the building, troopers found a broken
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