Overview
- The anti-Muslim demonstration led by far-right influencer Jake Lang drew large counterprotests outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence.
- Witnesses and reporters observed smoke-emitting homemade items tossed near the crowd, prompting officers to detain suspects and call in the bomb squad.
- Police said two suspicious devices were recovered, two persons of interest were taken into custody, and no injuries were reported.
- Several outlets reported four people in custody, including arrests linked to pepper spray and disorderly conduct, as authorities review video from the scene.
- The confrontation followed a pig roast march and scuffles along the route, and the protest occurred during Ramadan in a city led by its first Muslim mayor.