Man arrested near Republican National Convention had AK-47 pistol, ‘Scream’ mask and security uniform

New details have emerged regarding the man with a gun arrested Monday near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

A criminal complaint filed in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court alleged that Donnell Tinsley, 21, was carrying a concealed AK-47 pistol without a permit, a “Scream” movie mask and an assortment of other items.

A Homeland Security Investigations special agent, who was patrolling the RNC exterior Monday morning, noticed Tinsley walking about two blocks outside the vehicle screening perimeter of the RNC convention.

He was wearing a ski mask and black gloves, and carrying a large backpack that appeared heavy, police said.

The federal agent stopped Tinsley, who consented to a search of his backpack, where the agent immediately found the AK-47 pistol, known as a “Draco.” When asked if he had a concealed carry permit, Tinsley admitted that he did not.

Also found in the backpack was a magazine fully loaded with rifle ammunition, a “Scream” movie mask, a flashlight, two sets of black gloves, one pair of sunglasses, an Allied Universal Security uniform shirt, two cans of spray paint, and multiple empty designer marijuana bags. Two cell phones were also found in Tinsley’s pant pockets.

After confirming that Tinsley did not have a permit to carry concealed weapons, federal law enforcement officers took him into custody.

Court records show that Tinsley made an initial court appearance Wednesday morning. Attorney information was not yet available.

The arrest comes amid heightened security following Saturday’s attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Trump was in attendance at the RNC on Monday as the current Republican presidential nominee.

And on Tuesday, police fatally shot a man who they said was holding two knives about a mile from the convention center in Milwaukee. Police say the incident was unrelated to the RNC.

At least nine people have been arrested since the convention started on Monday, Milwaukee police said Wednesday.

Three people were cited for disorderly conduct, two people were arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and others were cited for trespassing or blocking public areas. An organizer with Code Pink was arrested Tuesday after an incident involving Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden.