FBI Investigating After Homemade Explosive Device Set Off Outside Jacob K. Javits Federal Building; Suspect in Custody

NYPD Commissioner Tisch reported the suspect fired multiple rounds from an Airsoft rifle after lighting the explosive, poured a liquid onto nearby bushes, and lit it on fire before being detained.

The suspect is originally from Poughkeepsie, NY.

Officials indicated that literature with Anti-ICE stances was recovered from the suspect.

The suspect was found with multiple weapons, including two axes, a hammer, a machete, multiple knives, along with firearms and improvised incendiary devices.

A vehicle associated with the suspect, identified as a Toyota RAV 4 is being investigated.

The suspect is a former US Army soldier.

Police confirmed the suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca.

Police tape blocks access as the scene remains secured following the incident outside the federal building.

According to an update from the FDNY, three people sustained injuries during this morning's incident. Two people declined medical attention, while the third was transported to the hospital.

NBC New York reports the suspect wheeled a cart to the scene and possessed multiple BB-style air-soft rifles that fire pellets — not real firearms. This explains initial reports of shots fired, which authorities confirmed were inaccurate.

No shots were fired at the scene. Earlier reports of a shooting were not confirmed by authorities.

The FBI released a statement Monday - "This morning an individual deployed an incendiary device outside of 26 Federal Plaza. The individual has been taken into custody and the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident."

One person sustained a minor injury during the arrest but declined further treatment.

Police say the suspect is believed to be a protester with a history of anti-ICE activity.

The building went into shelter in place as a precaution. Officers quickly secured the area and the suspect was taken into custody.

Multiple news sources, including CBS News and ABC 7 NY, report that a makeshift incendiary device — made up of fireworks and a flammable liquid — was deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Anna Schecter, a reporter with CBS News, advises that fireworks exploded inside a garbage can outside 26 Federal Plaza. Additionally, a preliminary investigation finds that no shots were fired during the incident.

According to an alert from Notify NYC, residents and visitors should expect traffic delays, mass transit disruptions, road closures and emergency personnel near Worth Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. Avoid the area.

This is a developing incident and additional details will be added as they are released.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

The NYPD also responded to the scene and will assist in the investigation.

FPS personnel apprehended a suspect at the scene.

Federal Protective Service (FPS) and FBI personnel, alongside ICE agents on scene, responded to the location.

According to a local scanner source, an explosion and shooting were reported outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

K-9 units are en route to the scene.

Citizen users have commented that an individual may have also set off fireworks at the scene. Citizen is working to confirm this information.

NYPD sources confirmed no shots were fired at or by responding officers.

One federal security guard reportedly sustained a minor hand injury at the scene, per police sources.

NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has been requested to assist at the scene.

NYPD sources report this is a suspicious package investigation near the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Lafayette St & Worth St.

NYPD Commissioner Tisch reported the suspect fired multiple rounds from an Airsoft rifle after lighting the explosive, poured a liquid onto nearby bushes, and lit it on fire before being detained.

The suspect is originally from Poughkeepsie, NY.

Officials indicated that literature with Anti-ICE stances was recovered from the suspect.

The suspect was found with multiple weapons, including two axes, a hammer, a machete, multiple knives, along with firearms and improvised incendiary devices.

A vehicle associated with the suspect, identified as a Toyota RAV 4 is being investigated.

The suspect is a former US Army soldier.

Police confirmed the suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca.

Police tape blocks access as the scene remains secured following the incident outside the federal building.

According to an update from the FDNY, three people sustained injuries during this morning's incident. Two people declined medical attention, while the third was transported to the hospital.

NBC New York reports the suspect wheeled a cart to the scene and possessed multiple BB-style air-soft rifles that fire pellets — not real firearms. This explains initial reports of shots fired, which authorities confirmed were inaccurate.

No shots were fired at the scene. Earlier reports of a shooting were not confirmed by authorities.

The FBI released a statement Monday - "This morning an individual deployed an incendiary device outside of 26 Federal Plaza. The individual has been taken into custody and the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident."

One person sustained a minor injury during the arrest but declined further treatment.

Police say the suspect is believed to be a protester with a history of anti-ICE activity.

The building went into shelter in place as a precaution. Officers quickly secured the area and the suspect was taken into custody.

Multiple news sources, including CBS News and ABC 7 NY, report that a makeshift incendiary device — made up of fireworks and a flammable liquid — was deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Anna Schecter, a reporter with CBS News, advises that fireworks exploded inside a garbage can outside 26 Federal Plaza. Additionally, a preliminary investigation finds that no shots were fired during the incident.

According to an alert from Notify NYC, residents and visitors should expect traffic delays, mass transit disruptions, road closures and emergency personnel near Worth Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. Avoid the area.

This is a developing incident and additional details will be added as they are released.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

The NYPD also responded to the scene and will assist in the investigation.

FPS personnel apprehended a suspect at the scene.

Federal Protective Service (FPS) and FBI personnel, alongside ICE agents on scene, responded to the location.

According to a local scanner source, an explosion and shooting were reported outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

K-9 units are en route to the scene.

Citizen users have commented that an individual may have also set off fireworks at the scene. Citizen is working to confirm this information.

NYPD sources confirmed no shots were fired at or by responding officers.

One federal security guard reportedly sustained a minor hand injury at the scene, per police sources.

NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has been requested to assist at the scene.

NYPD sources report this is a suspicious package investigation near the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Lafayette St & Worth St.

NYPD Commissioner Tisch reported the suspect fired multiple rounds from an Airsoft rifle after lighting the explosive, poured a liquid onto nearby bushes, and lit it on fire before being detained.

The suspect is originally from Poughkeepsie, NY.

Officials indicated that literature with Anti-ICE stances was recovered from the suspect.

The suspect was found with multiple weapons, including two axes, a hammer, a machete, multiple knives, along with firearms and improvised incendiary devices.

A vehicle associated with the suspect, identified as a Toyota RAV 4 is being investigated.

The suspect is a former US Army soldier.

Police confirmed the suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca.

Police tape blocks access as the scene remains secured following the incident outside the federal building.

According to an update from the FDNY, three people sustained injuries during this morning's incident. Two people declined medical attention, while the third was transported to the hospital.

NBC New York reports the suspect wheeled a cart to the scene and possessed multiple BB-style air-soft rifles that fire pellets — not real firearms. This explains initial reports of shots fired, which authorities confirmed were inaccurate.

No shots were fired at the scene. Earlier reports of a shooting were not confirmed by authorities.

The FBI released a statement Monday - "This morning an individual deployed an incendiary device outside of 26 Federal Plaza. The individual has been taken into custody and the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident."

One person sustained a minor injury during the arrest but declined further treatment.

Police say the suspect is believed to be a protester with a history of anti-ICE activity.

The building went into shelter in place as a precaution. Officers quickly secured the area and the suspect was taken into custody.

Multiple news sources, including CBS News and ABC 7 NY, report that a makeshift incendiary device — made up of fireworks and a flammable liquid — was deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Anna Schecter, a reporter with CBS News, advises that fireworks exploded inside a garbage can outside 26 Federal Plaza. Additionally, a preliminary investigation finds that no shots were fired during the incident.

According to an alert from Notify NYC, residents and visitors should expect traffic delays, mass transit disruptions, road closures and emergency personnel near Worth Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. Avoid the area.

This is a developing incident and additional details will be added as they are released.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

The NYPD also responded to the scene and will assist in the investigation.

FPS personnel apprehended a suspect at the scene.

Federal Protective Service (FPS) and FBI personnel, alongside ICE agents on scene, responded to the location.

According to a local scanner source, an explosion and shooting were reported outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

K-9 units are en route to the scene.

Citizen users have commented that an individual may have also set off fireworks at the scene. Citizen is working to confirm this information.

NYPD sources confirmed no shots were fired at or by responding officers.

One federal security guard reportedly sustained a minor hand injury at the scene, per police sources.

NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has been requested to assist at the scene.

NYPD sources report this is a suspicious package investigation near the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Lafayette St & Worth St.

NYPD Commissioner Tisch reported the suspect fired multiple rounds from an Airsoft rifle after lighting the explosive, poured a liquid onto nearby bushes, and lit it on fire before being detained.

The suspect is originally from Poughkeepsie, NY.

Officials indicated that literature with Anti-ICE stances was recovered from the suspect.

The suspect was found with multiple weapons, including two axes, a hammer, a machete, multiple knives, along with firearms and improvised incendiary devices.

A vehicle associated with the suspect, identified as a Toyota RAV 4 is being investigated.

The suspect is a former US Army soldier.

Police confirmed the suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca.

Police tape blocks access as the scene remains secured following the incident outside the federal building.

According to an update from the FDNY, three people sustained injuries during this morning's incident. Two people declined medical attention, while the third was transported to the hospital.

NBC New York reports the suspect wheeled a cart to the scene and possessed multiple BB-style air-soft rifles that fire pellets — not real firearms. This explains initial reports of shots fired, which authorities confirmed were inaccurate.

No shots were fired at the scene. Earlier reports of a shooting were not confirmed by authorities.

The FBI released a statement Monday - "This morning an individual deployed an incendiary device outside of 26 Federal Plaza. The individual has been taken into custody and the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident."

One person sustained a minor injury during the arrest but declined further treatment.

Police say the suspect is believed to be a protester with a history of anti-ICE activity.

The building went into shelter in place as a precaution. Officers quickly secured the area and the suspect was taken into custody.

Multiple news sources, including CBS News and ABC 7 NY, report that a makeshift incendiary device — made up of fireworks and a flammable liquid — was deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Anna Schecter, a reporter with CBS News, advises that fireworks exploded inside a garbage can outside 26 Federal Plaza. Additionally, a preliminary investigation finds that no shots were fired during the incident.

According to an alert from Notify NYC, residents and visitors should expect traffic delays, mass transit disruptions, road closures and emergency personnel near Worth Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. Avoid the area.

This is a developing incident and additional details will be added as they are released.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

The NYPD also responded to the scene and will assist in the investigation.

FPS personnel apprehended a suspect at the scene.

Federal Protective Service (FPS) and FBI personnel, alongside ICE agents on scene, responded to the location.

According to a local scanner source, an explosion and shooting were reported outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

K-9 units are en route to the scene.

Citizen users have commented that an individual may have also set off fireworks at the scene. Citizen is working to confirm this information.

NYPD sources confirmed no shots were fired at or by responding officers.

One federal security guard reportedly sustained a minor hand injury at the scene, per police sources.

NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has been requested to assist at the scene.

NYPD sources report this is a suspicious package investigation near the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Lafayette St & Worth St.

NYPD Commissioner Tisch reported the suspect fired multiple rounds from an Airsoft rifle after lighting the explosive, poured a liquid onto nearby bushes, and lit it on fire before being detained.

The suspect is originally from Poughkeepsie, NY.

Officials indicated that literature with Anti-ICE stances was recovered from the suspect.

The suspect was found with multiple weapons, including two axes, a hammer, a machete, multiple knives, along with firearms and improvised incendiary devices.

A vehicle associated with the suspect, identified as a Toyota RAV 4 is being investigated.

The suspect is a former US Army soldier.

Police confirmed the suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca.

Police tape blocks access as the scene remains secured following the incident outside the federal building.

According to an update from the FDNY, three people sustained injuries during this morning's incident. Two people declined medical attention, while the third was transported to the hospital.

NBC New York reports the suspect wheeled a cart to the scene and possessed multiple BB-style air-soft rifles that fire pellets — not real firearms. This explains initial reports of shots fired, which authorities confirmed were inaccurate.

No shots were fired at the scene. Earlier reports of a shooting were not confirmed by authorities.

The FBI released a statement Monday - "This morning an individual deployed an incendiary device outside of 26 Federal Plaza. The individual has been taken into custody and the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the incident."

One person sustained a minor injury during the arrest but declined further treatment.

Police say the suspect is believed to be a protester with a history of anti-ICE activity.

The building went into shelter in place as a precaution. Officers quickly secured the area and the suspect was taken into custody.

Multiple news sources, including CBS News and ABC 7 NY, report that a makeshift incendiary device — made up of fireworks and a flammable liquid — was deployed outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Anna Schecter, a reporter with CBS News, advises that fireworks exploded inside a garbage can outside 26 Federal Plaza. Additionally, a preliminary investigation finds that no shots were fired during the incident.

According to an alert from Notify NYC, residents and visitors should expect traffic delays, mass transit disruptions, road closures and emergency personnel near Worth Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. Avoid the area.

This is a developing incident and additional details will be added as they are released.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

The NYPD also responded to the scene and will assist in the investigation.

FPS personnel apprehended a suspect at the scene.

Federal Protective Service (FPS) and FBI personnel, alongside ICE agents on scene, responded to the location.

According to a local scanner source, an explosion and shooting were reported outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

K-9 units are en route to the scene.

Citizen users have commented that an individual may have also set off fireworks at the scene. Citizen is working to confirm this information.

NYPD sources confirmed no shots were fired at or by responding officers.

One federal security guard reportedly sustained a minor hand injury at the scene, per police sources.

NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) has been requested to assist at the scene.

NYPD sources report this is a suspicious package investigation near the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Lafayette St & Worth St.