An “anti-ICE rioter” was arrested on Monday morning after he allegedly set off fireworks outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York City and poured gasoline on its steps before being stopped.
“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,” said FBI Director Kash Patel on X.
Video of the incident shows what appears to be a significant fire burning outside the building.
After Patel’s statement, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided more details and said that the suspect was motivated by anti-ICE sentiment.
According to the department, the incident took place at approximately 8:20 a.m. when the suspect allegedly set off fireworks that grazed a bystander and ignited gasoline he poured on the stairs to the building’s entrance.
A Federal Protective Service (FPS) officer tackled the suspect and detained him, though the officer sustained minor injuries while subduing the suspect.
Officers also recovered the suspect’s bag, which allegedly contained two pellet guns and a manifesto.
The contents of the manifesto have not been publicly released.
The FBI is currently investigating the situation, but has not released the suspect’s name.
FBI Assistant Director in Charge James Barnacle reportedly told ABC that the suspect had a sign that read, “ICE Off Our Streets.”
