Teens Accused of Bombing Attempt at NYC Mayor's Home Discuss Killing Plans
Two teenagers, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were arrested on March 7, 2026, outside Gracie Mansion in New York City for allegedly attempting to detonate homemade explosive devices during an anti-Islam protest. The unsealed indictment reveals that the suspects, identified as alleged Islamic State supporters, openly discussed their intent to cause mass casualties while driving to the site. Dashcam footage captured them stating plans to kill between 8 to 16 people, or up to 60 if the crowd was large, with one suspect remarking, 'I want to start terror.' Balat is accused of throwing a device toward protesters, while Kayumi provided a second bomb near police officers before both were detained. They face eight federal charges, including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
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Teens Accused of Bombing Attempt at NYC Mayor's Home Discuss Killing Plans
Two teenagers, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were arrested on March 7, 2026, outside Gracie Mansion in New York City for allegedly attempting to detonate homemade explosive devices during an anti-Islam protest. The unsealed indictment reveals that the suspects, identified as alleged Islamic State supporters, openly discussed their intent to cause mass casualties while driving to the site. Dashcam footage captured them stating plans to kill between 8 to 16 people, or up to 60 if the crowd was large, with one suspect remarking, 'I want to start terror.' Balat is accused of throwing a device toward protesters, while Kayumi provided a second bomb near police officers before both were detained. They face eight federal charges, including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
The Guardian