Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Man arrested after explosive device at FBI building
On July 20, a man set off an incendiary device at a building in New York that houses the FBI headquarters and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office.
Police and other officers quickly surrounded and took the man into custody.
Smoke was seen coming from the area.
The reason for the incident is not yet known.
A man set off an incendiary device at a building housing FBI headquarters and an ICE office in lower Manhattan.
The suspect was taken into custody by police and other officers.
Video footage showed smoke billowing from the area.
The incident occurred on July 20.
The motive behind the incident is unknown.
- Who
- A man (suspect)
- What
- An incendiary device was set off
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Lower Manhattan, New York
- Why
- Unknown
- Date
- July 20
- Location
- Lower Manhattan, New York
- Agencies Involved
- FBI, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Suspect Status
- In custody
- Device Type
- Incendiary device