FBI alleges suspect ‘deployed an incendiary device outside’ federal building

A suspect is in custody after deploying an incendiary device outside a federal building in New York City on Monday morning, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

“This morning an individual deployed an incendiary device outside of 26 Federal Plaza in New York. The individual is in custody and two minor injuries reported thus far. FBI JTTF is investigating the incident,” Patel noted in a post on X.

FBI New York field office Assistant Director in Charge James Barnacle Jr. said two individuals were injured, including a federal employee and a civilian, though he described the injuries as “minor” and said both were “treated and released.”

A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital, “At approximately 8:20 am, an anti-ICE rioter launched fireworks outside of 26 Federal Plaza, grazing a bystander and poured what is believed to be gasoline on the stairs of the entrance of the building and set it on fire. 

“An FPS Protective Security Officer swiftly tackled and detained the agitator, sustaining minor injuries during the incident. Officers quickly recovered the individual’s bag, which contained what appeared to be two pellet guns and a manifesto. EMS, FBI, and the NYPD are on the scene. This is a developing situation, and we will update the public when more information is available,” the statement added.

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The suspect accused of deploying an incendiary device outside 26 Federal Plaza in New York Monday morning is named Andrew Arrabaca, two law enforcement sources have confirmed to Fox News Digital.

The sources both confirmed that Arrabaca had “anti-ICE stuff on him” at the time of the alleged attack.

Video footage shows that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were on the scene.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. both issued statements about the episode.

“What occurred outside 26 Federal Plaza this morning was deeply disturbing. I’m relieved no one was seriously injured and that a suspect is in custody. My team is in touch with the NYPD and we will support the federal investigation. Our administration will continue to ensure that every New Yorker is safe in their city — and hold accountable any who threaten that,” Mamdani said in a post on X.

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“I am grateful to law enforcement for their swift actions to stop an attack at 26 Federal Plaza this morning, for successfully apprehending the suspect and for keeping the people of New York City safe. Acts of terror and violence have no place in our City and will never be tolerated. The individual responsible for this must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Jeffries said in his statement.

Fox News’ Brendan McDonald contributed to this report

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