Overview
- A person detonated a homemade incendiary device outside 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan on Monday and was taken into custody at the scene, according to FBI and local authorities.
- Emergency crews from the NYPD and FDNY secured a perimeter, notified the bomb squad, and treated multiple people for minor injuries with no life-threatening casualties reported.
- Preliminary on-scene examinations found the device likely used fireworks and a flammable liquid, and officers recovered a cart with fireworks, weapons-like items and an anti-ICE sign.
- FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the FBI JTTF is investigating, officials said the suspect’s background is being checked and authorities have not yet released a motive or announced charges.
- 26 Federal Plaza houses agencies including the FBI, ICE and USCIS, which draws a multiagency federal response and could lead to federal prosecution; investigators will complete forensic testing and interviews to determine next steps.