Summary
New York officials and the FBI are investigating an attempted attack near the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The suspects, inspired by ISIS, tried to use homemade explosives, but they did not detonate. The incident happened during clashes between anti-Islam protesters and counter-protesters outside Gracie Mansion.
Key Facts
- The attack took place near the residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- It involved two homemade explosive devices that did not explode.
- The suspects involved are 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi from Pennsylvania.
- The explosives were capable of causing serious injury or death.
- The incident happened during a protest and counter-protest outside the mayor’s residence.
- The New York Police Commissioner confirmed the devices could have been dangerous.
- The FBI and New York officials are investigating the incident as ISIS-inspired terrorism.
