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Washington Capitol Break-In Suspect Charged as Court Orders Mental-Health Evaluation

A judge ordered a mental-health evaluation after prosecutors filed second-degree burglary with third-degree malicious mischief.

Overview

  • Thurston County prosecutors charged Gunnar Schubert, 29, in connection with the Oct. 5 break-in at the state Capitol in Olympia.
  • Schubert was arrested at the scene, released on his own recognizance, and is due back in court on Friday.
  • Charging documents estimate roughly $750 in damage, despite photos showing toppled busts, smashed glass, and burned flags in the State Reception Room and rotunda.
  • Washington State Patrol says the incident does not appear politically motivated and described the suspect as experiencing a mental-health crisis.
  • Some outlets reported more severe counts, but county filings list second-degree burglary and third-degree malicious mischief as the charges now in court.