No Arson Charge for Man Accused of Burning Flags in WA Capitol Break-In

Ex-MLB Draft Pick Accused Of Breaking Into Washington State Capitol And Setting Fire To Old Glory

An ex-MLB draft pick is in serious trouble. He’s been accused of allegedly breaking into the Washington state Capitol. While there, he allegedly set fire to several flags, including Old Glory. He also allegedly destroyed several busts as well. What Happened: 29-year-old Gunnar Schubert is a former Miami Marlins draft pick. According to Fox 13 Seattle, he broke into the Washington state Capitol building with two hammers. Reportedly, the former at…

No arson charge for man accused of burning flags in WA Capitol break-in

Thurston County prosecutors filed one felony count against the man accused of breaking into the state Capitol building Sunday night, but were awaiting further evidence before deciding whether to charge him with arson or reckless burning. Read more...

Miami Marlins' Gunnar Schubert Charged Over Capitol Break-In

A former Miami Marlins draft pick allegedly entered the Washington state Capitol in Olympia this week and caused thousands of dollars' worth of damage.

Ex-Marlins draft pick sets flags on fire, tips over iconic busts after breaking into Washington State Capitol: officials

A former Miami Marlins draft pick allegedly broke into the Washington State Capitol and set fire to several flags — including "Old Glory" — and toppled several iconic busts during his destructive rampage on Sunday night. Gunnar Schubert, 29, was armed with two hammers and reportedly suffering a mental health crisis when he entered through a window and unleashed chaos for 10 minutes, according to Fox 13 Seattle.

Surveillance shows man breaking into Washington Capitol, causing damage

An intruder broke into the Washington State Capitol’s Legislative Building, vandalized artifacts and set fire.