Summary
Two men threw homemade explosive devices during a protest outside the New York City mayor's home. They told authorities they were inspired by the terrorist group ISIS. The devices failed to explode, and police arrested the suspects.
Key Facts
- The suspects are named Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19.
- They face charges of trying to support a terrorist group and using a weapon designed to cause mass destruction.
- They claimed to be inspired by ISIS for their actions.
- The explosives they used did not detonate, avoiding a possible mass casualty event.
- The protest took place outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor.
- The men traveled from New Jersey to New York City shortly before the incident.
- Their vehicle was linked to a relative of one suspect, and they lived in Pennsylvania.
- Authorities are conducting related investigations in Pennsylvania.
