A man was taken into custody on Monday after setting off an incendiary device outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, which houses FBI headquarters and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office. The explosion injured two people, according to multiple reports.
Key Takeaways
A man was arrested after setting off an incendiary device outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, which houses FBI headquarters and an ICE office. Two people were injured in the explosion caused by fireworks. The suspect is described as an anti-ICE activist with a cart bearing the slogan 'ICE out of our streets'.
- Man arrested after setting off incendiary device outside federal building
- Incident occurred at 26 Federal Plaza, which houses FBI and ICE offices
- Two people injured in explosion caused by fireworks
- Suspect described as anti-ICE activist with a cart bearing the slogan 'ICE out of our streets'
- FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force investigating the incident
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 6 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incident Location | Broad Agreement | 26 Federal Plaza, Lower Manhattan | |
| Injuries Report | Broad Agreement | Two people injured in explosion caused by fireworks. | |
| Suspect Description | Broad Agreement | Suspect described as anti-ICE activist with a cart bearing the slogan 'ICE out of our streets'. | |
| Investigation Team | Broad Agreement | FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force investigating the incident. |
Incident Location
Broad Agreement26 Federal Plaza, Lower Manhattan
Injuries Report
Broad AgreementTwo people injured in explosion caused by fireworks.
Suspect Description
Broad AgreementSuspect described as anti-ICE activist with a cart bearing the slogan 'ICE out of our streets'.
Investigation Team
Broad AgreementFBI Joint Terrorism Task Force investigating the incident.
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The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m., with video footage from the scene showing smoke billowing from the area as law enforcement officers surrounded and arrested the suspect. According to The Guardian, the FBI's statement did not identify the person who was taken into custody, but citing four anonymous sources, NBC New York reported that the suspect in the case had been identified as 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca.
Law enforcement officials described the individual to MS NOW as a 43-year-old anti-ICE activist. The suspect allegedly lit a shopping cart full of fireworks with a flame accelerant, according to MS NOW. CBS News reported that preliminary information indicates fireworks in a garbage can exploded, causing minor injuries to four people.
The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident as an anti-government attack on a federal facility. The suspect was carrying two types of guns that appeared to be realistic-looking BB guns or airsoft guns, according to preliminary information from CBS News. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the incident 'deeply disturbing' and pledged support for the federal investigation.
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