Suspect in Custody After Apparent Explosive Device Found During Search Warrant
W 2nd St & Avenue Y, Gravesend, Brooklyn
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Summary
- A suspicious device believed to be explosive was discovered inside a south Brooklyn apartment midday Wednesday during the execution of a federal search warrant, prompting evacuations and a large police response.
- The bomb squad examined and safely removed the device, and one person was taken into custody. The warrant was tied to a ghost gun investigation.
- It's unclear if the device, which reports say is an apparent pipe bomb, was inert or active.
Timeline
The device, which was described as a possible pipe bomb, is being sent in for testing.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 2nd St & Avenue Y.
The device was discovered while authorities were executing a search warrant tied to a ghost gun investigation, and one person has been taken into custody with charges pending.
Police say the device, described as cylindrical, was examined by the bomb squad using X-ray equipment and determined to be consistent with an explosive device before being safely removed.
UPDATE: West 2nd Street from Avenue Y to Avenue Z in Brooklyn has now been reopened. The device has been safely removed. At this time, there are no known threats to public safety. As always , if you see something , say something. Call 888-NYC-SAFE.
Due to a suspicious device, West 2nd Street from Avenue Y to Avenue Z in Brooklyn are closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please avoid the area and expect delays.
Police are investigating a report of a suspicious package.
EMS and firefighters are also on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of heavy police presence in the area. The road has been closed. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
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Incident reported at W 2nd St & Avenue Y.
The device, which was described as a possible pipe bomb, is being sent in for testing.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 2nd St & Avenue Y.
The device was discovered while authorities were executing a search warrant tied to a ghost gun investigation, and one person has been taken into custody with charges pending.
Police say the device, described as cylindrical, was examined by the bomb squad using X-ray equipment and determined to be consistent with an explosive device before being safely removed.
UPDATE: West 2nd Street from Avenue Y to Avenue Z in Brooklyn has now been reopened. The device has been safely removed. At this time, there are no known threats to public safety. As always , if you see something , say something. Call 888-NYC-SAFE.
Due to a suspicious device, West 2nd Street from Avenue Y to Avenue Z in Brooklyn are closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please avoid the area and expect delays.
Police are investigating a report of a suspicious package.
EMS and firefighters are also on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of heavy police presence in the area. The road has been closed. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at W 2nd St & Avenue Y.
The device, which was described as a possible pipe bomb, is being sent in for testing.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 2nd St & Avenue Y.
The device was discovered while authorities were executing a search warrant tied to a ghost gun investigation, and one person has been taken into custody with charges pending.
Police say the device, described as cylindrical, was examined by the bomb squad using X-ray equipment and determined to be consistent with an explosive device before being safely removed.
UPDATE: West 2nd Street from Avenue Y to Avenue Z in Brooklyn has now been reopened. The device has been safely removed. At this time, there are no known threats to public safety. As always , if you see something , say something. Call 888-NYC-SAFE.
Due to a suspicious device, West 2nd Street from Avenue Y to Avenue Z in Brooklyn are closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please avoid the area and expect delays.
Police are investigating a report of a suspicious package.
EMS and firefighters are also on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of heavy police presence in the area. The road has been closed. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at W 2nd St & Avenue Y.
The device, which was described as a possible pipe bomb, is being sent in for testing.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 2nd St & Avenue Y.
The device was discovered while authorities were executing a search warrant tied to a ghost gun investigation, and one person has been taken into custody with charges pending.
Police say the device, described as cylindrical, was examined by the bomb squad using X-ray equipment and determined to be consistent with an explosive device before being safely removed.
UPDATE: West 2nd Street from Avenue Y to Avenue Z in Brooklyn has now been reopened. The device has been safely removed. At this time, there are no known threats to public safety. As always , if you see something , say something. Call 888-NYC-SAFE.
Due to a suspicious device, West 2nd Street from Avenue Y to Avenue Z in Brooklyn are closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please avoid the area and expect delays.
Police are investigating a report of a suspicious package.
EMS and firefighters are also on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of heavy police presence in the area. The road has been closed. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at W 2nd St & Avenue Y.
The device, which was described as a possible pipe bomb, is being sent in for testing.
The address reported for this incident has changed to W 2nd St & Avenue Y.
The device was discovered while authorities were executing a search warrant tied to a ghost gun investigation, and one person has been taken into custody with charges pending.
Police say the device, described as cylindrical, was examined by the bomb squad using X-ray equipment and determined to be consistent with an explosive device before being safely removed.
UPDATE: West 2nd Street from Avenue Y to Avenue Z in Brooklyn has now been reopened. The device has been safely removed. At this time, there are no known threats to public safety. As always , if you see something , say something. Call 888-NYC-SAFE.
Due to a suspicious device, West 2nd Street from Avenue Y to Avenue Z in Brooklyn are closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please avoid the area and expect delays.
Police are investigating a report of a suspicious package.
EMS and firefighters are also on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of heavy police presence in the area. The road has been closed. Do you have more information? If so, go live if you’re within a safe distance.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at W 2nd St & Avenue Y.
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Man you guys don’t even gaf about the situation just looking to blame whatever demographic to propel whichever bias you come from. Be grateful nobody was harmed
They said one suspect in custody I wonder if there is more people than one
That’s scary. Thanks NYPD
Everyone be safe and be prepared.. it’s only going to get worse
Man you guys don’t even gaf about the situation just looking to blame whatever demographic to propel whichever bias you come from. Be grateful nobody was harmed
They said one suspect in custody I wonder if there is more people than one
That’s scary. Thanks NYPD
Everyone be safe and be prepared.. it’s only going to get worse
Man you guys don’t even gaf about the situation just looking to blame whatever demographic to propel whichever bias you come from. Be grateful nobody was harmed
They said one suspect in custody I wonder if there is more people than one
That’s scary. Thanks NYPD
Everyone be safe and be prepared.. it’s only going to get worse
Man you guys don’t even gaf about the situation just looking to blame whatever demographic to propel whichever bias you come from. Be grateful nobody was harmed
They said one suspect in custody I wonder if there is more people than one
That’s scary. Thanks NYPD
Everyone be safe and be prepared.. it’s only going to get worse
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Man you guys don’t even gaf about the situation just looking to blame whatever demographic to propel whichever bias you come from. Be grateful nobody was harmed
They said one suspect in custody I wonder if there is more people than one
That’s scary. Thanks NYPD
Everyone be safe and be prepared.. it’s only going to get worse