Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old U.S. Army veteran, was arrested on Monday morning after setting off fireworks, igniting a large blaze, and brandishing an airsoft rifle outside lower Manhattan's 26 Federal Plaza, according to authorities. The building houses several government agencies including the FBI's New York field office and an immigration court.
Key Takeaways
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after setting off fireworks, igniting a large blaze, and brandishing an airsoft rifle outside a federal building in lower Manhattan, which authorities described as an anti-government attack. The suspect, Andrew Arrabaca, allegedly targeted the building housing several government agencies including an immigration court. Three people suffered minor injuries during the incident.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspect's Actions | 1 Difference | UPI and Los Angeles Times report Arrabaca ignited a bundle of fireworks, while PBS reports he launched fireworks. | ▼ |
| Suspect's Name And Background | Broad Agreement | Andrew Arrabaca, a former U.S. Army soldier who served from 2001 to 2005. | |
| Incident Location | Broad Agreement | The incident occurred outside lower Manhattan's 26 Federal Plaza, which houses several government a… | |
| Time Of Incident | Broad Agreement | The incident took place around 8:20 a.m. on Monday morning. | |
| Suspect's Motive | Broad Agreement | 'He is an anti-American, anti-government extremist,' according to James Barnacle. |
Suspect's Actions
▼UPI and Los Angeles Times report Arrabaca ignited a bundle of fireworks, while PBS reports he launched fireworks.
Suspect's Name And Background
Broad AgreementAndrew Arrabaca, a former U.S. Army soldier who served from 2001 to 2005.
Incident Location
Broad AgreementThe incident occurred outside lower Manhattan's 26 Federal Plaza, which houses several government agencies including the FBI's New York field office and an immigration court.
Time Of Incident
Broad AgreementThe incident took place around 8:20 a.m. on Monday morning.
Suspect's Motive
Broad Agreement'He is an anti-American, anti-government extremist,' according to James Barnacle.
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The incident occurred shortly before 9 a.m., where Arrabaca allegedly ignited fireworks, fired pellets from an airsoft rifle, and poured an incendiary liquid on the ground which he then set ablaze. Authorities reported that two government employees and a civilian suffered minor injuries during the attack.
Arrabaca was detained by federal protective services members and a security contractor before being taken into custody by FBI agents. During a post-arrest interview, Arrabaca allegedly told authorities that he targeted the building and was okay with hurting or killing people going in and out of it, according to James Barnacle, assistant director in charge of the FBI's New York field office.
Barnacle described Arrabaca as an 'anti-American, anti-government extremist' who had various weapons including a pellet gun, knives, a hammer, and a machete. The incident prompted officials to cancel a naturalization ceremony scheduled for Monday at the building. Authorities are continuing to collect evidence and conduct interviews.
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