An Elk River man was arrested Saturday morning after he fired several shots into windows between the front doors of the Sherburne County Government Center and entered the building, said Commander Ben Zawacki. 

The man was arrested outside the building as he was walking away holding a long gun, Zawacki said. Nobody was injured. 

The suspect has been booked at the Sherburne County Jail and has been identified as Zha Vang, 51, of Elk River. 

Law enforcement from several agencies responded to the Government Center at about 9:30 a.m. after the report of shots fired. There is an active and ongoing investigation into whether Vang committed any additional crimes before and/or after shooting at the Government Center. 

County staff are working to secure the building and assess the damage, Zawacki said. 

Because the Government Center campus remains a crime scene, access to the building, parking lot and surrounding grounds is restricted until investigators clear.

According to records, Vang has convictions dating back to 2017.  He was cited and convicted for violations ranging from petty misdemeanors to a misdemeanor, including for a Wildlife Management Area firearms violation, three speed citations, two parking violations, fishing without a license, and driving after suspension.