Anti-ICE Army veteran sets fire, opens pellet gun attack outside Manhattan federal building, injuring 3

Published Jul 22, 03:35 AM UTC

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An Army veteran with an 'ICE Off Our Streets' sign started a fire and opened a pellet gun attack outside the federal building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, which houses an immigration court. The incident occurred on [date not specified in snippet], injuring three people. Officials, including the FBI, stated the suspect was willing to kill and targeted the building due to anti-ICE sentiment. The suspect was identified and had 'anti-ICE stuff' on him. Multiple news outlets, including BBC, ABC7 New York, Fortune, Gothamist, and Fox News, reported on the event.

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New York — An army veteran described as "anti-ICE" started a fire outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan and fired a pellet gun, injuring three people, according to officials.

The incident occurred outside 26 Federal Plaza, which houses an immigration court. The suspect carried a sign reading "ICE Off Our Streets" and used an incendiary device to set the fire, authorities confirmed.

Key Details

Suspect: An army veteran, identified by officials as having "anti-ICE stuff" on his person.
Location: 26 Federal Plaza, Lower Manhattan — a federal building that includes an immigration court.
Weapons used: An incendiary device (smoke bomb) and a pellet gun.
Injuries: Three people were injured in the attack.
Motivation: The suspect displayed anti-ICE sentiment, according to law enforcement.

Official Statements

An FBI official stated that the suspect was willing to kill, underscoring the severity of the attack. The suspect is now in custody.

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