Violent — New York City, NY — reported 2026-07-20

SUMMARY

A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after starting a fire outside a federal immigration court and temporary ICE holding facility in Lower Manhattan.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: New York City, NY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-20
  • Suspect: age 43
  • Victim(s): 3 (two government employees, an immigrant heading to court)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The suspect poured gasoline on the ground outside of 26 Federal Plaza and ignited it with a lighter and a large firework in a canister.
  • He then pulled out an airsoft rifle and fired five to seven pellets in the direction of 26 Federal Plaza.
  • Two government employees were injured, as well as an immigrant heading to court.
  • The incident caused the cancellation of a naturalization ceremony.
  • The suspect had several weapons on his person, including two axes, a hammer, a machete, three fixed blade knives and six fireworks.