Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Army Veteran Attacks ICE Office in New York
An ex-Army veteran named Andrew Arrabaca attacked an ICE office in New York.
He poured petrol, set it on fire, and used other weapons, injuring three people.
This happened after recent incidents where ICE agents were involved in shootings and a death.
The mayor supports investigating the attack, while some politicians criticize ICE's actions.
The attacker was arrested immediately.
Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old ex-Army veteran, attacked an ICE office in New York.
He used petrol, fireworks, air rifles, axes, hammer, and machete, injuring three people.
The attack followed recent ICE incidents involving shootings and a death during traffic stops.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports a federal investigation into the attack.
Critics demand independent investigations into ICE's actions, while supporters defend the agency.
- Who
- Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old ex-Army veteran
- What
- Fiery attack on an ICE office in New York
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Outside a federal building in New York housing ICE and other agencies
- Why
- In response to recent ICE actions and deaths during traffic stops
Critics of ICE
Supporters of ICE
Violence Against ICE
Critics of ICE
Critics argue that ICE's aggressive tactics lead to unnecessary violence and deaths, justifying protests and resistance.
Supporters of ICE
Supporters believe that ICE's actions are necessary for law enforcement and that criticism incites violence against agents.
Government Response
Critics of ICE
Critics demand independent investigations into ICE's actions and call for accountability.
Supporters of ICE
Supporters defend ICE's actions and argue that the agency's methods are effective in combating crime.
- Attacker
- Andrew Arrabaca, 43, ex-Army veteran
- Date of Attack
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Location
- New York, outside a federal building housing ICE and other agencies
- Injuries
- Three people injured, including two police officers and one man waiting for an interview
- Weapons Used
- Petrol, fireworks, air rifles, axes, hammer, machete
- Recent ICE Incidents
- Two shooting deaths during traffic stops and one death from a fleeing suspect
- Mayor's Statement
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports federal investigation and accountability
- Government Response
- Acting Assistant Homeland Secretary Lauren Bis accuses Democrats and activists of spreading dangerous smears against ICE