What to know about the makeshift bombs thrown at anti-Islam protesters in NYC
This affects the entire country.
New York City officials provided new details about an incident in which two pro-Islam counterprotesters threw improvised explosive devices at anti-Islam protesters on Saturday.
During a Monday morning press conference, New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the two apprehended suspects committed a potential act of “ISIS-inspired terrorism” and revealed the investigation is being treated as such.
Here are all the latest details to know about the incident and investigation.
What happened?
Two makeshift bombs were hurled toward participants at right-wing influencer Jake Lang’s protest while a dueling demonstration was taking place opposite the rally outside Gracie Mansion. The bombs were ignited and deployed, but no injuries were reported.
Tisch said the devices could have caused “serious injury or death” because one of them contained triacetone triperoxide, otherwise known as TATP. The substance is considered “dangerous” and “highly volatile” and is frequently used in IED attacks, the police commissioner explained.
Neither of them was considered a hoax device or a smoke bomb.
The homemade explosives appeared to be jars wrapped in black tape containing bolts, screws, and a hobby fuse, according to the NYPD bomb squad’s preliminary analysis.
A third device was found in a vehicle on Sunday, prompting evacuations of nearby buildings before authorities safely removed the device. It tested negative for explosive material, Tisch said.
“We have been in a heightened state of alert in New York City since the start of hostilities in Iran, and we remain in that posture,” she told reporters. “Today, we will continue to deploy additional counterterrorism resources throughout New York City.”
Who are the suspects?
The suspects were identified as Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19. They traveled from Pennsylvania to attend the anti-Islam protest with the intent to commit violence, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said outside his residence.
Their homes in Pennsylvania were served with search warrants by federal law enforcement on Monday. Another warrant was executed at an address in New Jersey related to the investigation.
Balat and Kayumi are the sons of Turkish and Afghan immigrants, respectively. Both of their parents later became naturalized U.S. citizens after moving to the country years ago.
Balat lived with his family in Pennsylvania, according to CBS News. However, it remains unclear if Kayumi was living with his parents until the …
This affects the entire country.
New York City officials provided new details about an incident in which two pro-Islam counterprotesters threw improvised explosive devices at anti-Islam protesters on Saturday.
During a Monday morning press conference, New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the two apprehended suspects committed a potential act of “ISIS-inspired terrorism” and revealed the investigation is being treated as such.
Here are all the latest details to know about the incident and investigation.
What happened?
Two makeshift bombs were hurled toward participants at right-wing influencer Jake Lang’s protest while a dueling demonstration was taking place opposite the rally outside Gracie Mansion. The bombs were ignited and deployed, but no injuries were reported.
Tisch said the devices could have caused “serious injury or death” because one of them contained triacetone triperoxide, otherwise known as TATP. The substance is considered “dangerous” and “highly volatile” and is frequently used in IED attacks, the police commissioner explained.
Neither of them was considered a hoax device or a smoke bomb.
The homemade explosives appeared to be jars wrapped in black tape containing bolts, screws, and a hobby fuse, according to the NYPD bomb squad’s preliminary analysis.
A third device was found in a vehicle on Sunday, prompting evacuations of nearby buildings before authorities safely removed the device. It tested negative for explosive material, Tisch said.
“We have been in a heightened state of alert in New York City since the start of hostilities in Iran, and we remain in that posture,” she told reporters. “Today, we will continue to deploy additional counterterrorism resources throughout New York City.”
Who are the suspects?
The suspects were identified as Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19. They traveled from Pennsylvania to attend the anti-Islam protest with the intent to commit violence, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said outside his residence.
Their homes in Pennsylvania were served with search warrants by federal law enforcement on Monday. Another warrant was executed at an address in New Jersey related to the investigation.
Balat and Kayumi are the sons of Turkish and Afghan immigrants, respectively. Both of their parents later became naturalized U.S. citizens after moving to the country years ago.
Balat lived with his family in Pennsylvania, according to CBS News. However, it remains unclear if Kayumi was living with his parents until the …
What to know about the makeshift bombs thrown at anti-Islam protesters in NYC
This affects the entire country.
New York City officials provided new details about an incident in which two pro-Islam counterprotesters threw improvised explosive devices at anti-Islam protesters on Saturday.
During a Monday morning press conference, New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the two apprehended suspects committed a potential act of “ISIS-inspired terrorism” and revealed the investigation is being treated as such.
Here are all the latest details to know about the incident and investigation.
What happened?
Two makeshift bombs were hurled toward participants at right-wing influencer Jake Lang’s protest while a dueling demonstration was taking place opposite the rally outside Gracie Mansion. The bombs were ignited and deployed, but no injuries were reported.
Tisch said the devices could have caused “serious injury or death” because one of them contained triacetone triperoxide, otherwise known as TATP. The substance is considered “dangerous” and “highly volatile” and is frequently used in IED attacks, the police commissioner explained.
Neither of them was considered a hoax device or a smoke bomb.
The homemade explosives appeared to be jars wrapped in black tape containing bolts, screws, and a hobby fuse, according to the NYPD bomb squad’s preliminary analysis.
A third device was found in a vehicle on Sunday, prompting evacuations of nearby buildings before authorities safely removed the device. It tested negative for explosive material, Tisch said.
“We have been in a heightened state of alert in New York City since the start of hostilities in Iran, and we remain in that posture,” she told reporters. “Today, we will continue to deploy additional counterterrorism resources throughout New York City.”
Who are the suspects?
The suspects were identified as Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19. They traveled from Pennsylvania to attend the anti-Islam protest with the intent to commit violence, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said outside his residence.
Their homes in Pennsylvania were served with search warrants by federal law enforcement on Monday. Another warrant was executed at an address in New Jersey related to the investigation.
Balat and Kayumi are the sons of Turkish and Afghan immigrants, respectively. Both of their parents later became naturalized U.S. citizens after moving to the country years ago.
Balat lived with his family in Pennsylvania, according to CBS News. However, it remains unclear if Kayumi was living with his parents until the …
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