Suspect Arrested in Capitol Guard’s Slaying
From Times Wire Reports
A man suspected in the shooting death of an unarmed Capitol security guard was arrested in Springfield as he knocked on doors asking people for a ride to the police station, authorities said.
Prosecutors said the suspect, Derek Potts, 24, had a history of mental illness, including manic depression, and had been off his medication.
Police said they knew of no motive for the shooting of William Wozniak, a father of two who was in his 18th year as a Capitol guard.
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