Suspect in custody after explosion near federal plaza in New York City
An individual was arrested in connection with a bomb explosion near 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, as reported by the FBI. The blast occurred around 8:30 a.m., prompting immigration officers and FBI agents to respond amid smoke and social media videos showing the scene. The FBI’s New York Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident. Federal Plaza houses key government agencies, including an immigration court and ICE offices, which have recently faced scrutiny. Authorities have not revealed a motive or the suspect’s identity. this is a developing story that will be updated.
Law enforcement arrested an individual in connection with the detonation of an incendiary device near 26 Federal Plaza in New York City on Monday morning, a FBI spokesperson said.
The explosion was heard around 8:30 a.m. Immigration officers and FBI agents rushed to the scene, filled with smoke, videos posted to social media show.
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The FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident.
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The Federal Plaza is home to several major government entities, including a federal immigration court and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office. ICE operations have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks after two officer-involved shootings in Maine and Texas.
Authorities have not named a possible motive for the incident, nor disclosed the identity of the suspect in custody.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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