Exsoldado de EE. UU. detenido tras ataque con fuegos y pistola en edificio federal Manhattan

Exsoldado de EE. UU. detenido tras ataque con fuegos y pistola en edificio federal Manhattan

Seguridad

Un exsoldado de EE.  UU. fue detenido después de detonar un dispositivo incendiario casero y disparar con una pistola de perdigones frente al edificio federal en 26 Federal Plaza, en la zona baja de Manhattan. ABC7 New York informó que el artefacto, que contenía fuegos artificiales y líquido inflamable, explotó, provocando una orden de refugio temporal y lesiones leves en dos personas. NBC New York confirmó que dos individuos resultaron heridos en la explosión.

PBS identificó al sospechoso como un mecánico militar retirado de 43 años que luego encendió un fuego en el lugar y disparó con una pistola de aire suave. La BBC añadió que el ataque dejó tres heridos, entre ellos dos empleados gubernamentales y un civil. Fortune detalló que el veterano prendió fuego a la acera y disparó la pistola de perdigones, causando esas tres lesiones. Gothamist informó que un gran jurado federal lo acusó de incendio por los fuegos artificiales, el disparo de la pistola de aire y el uso de líquido inflamable. AP News señaló que fue acusado de incendio y otros delitos tras el incidente.

Actores

suspect James Barnacle FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force NYPD federal employee civilian

Ubicaciones

26 Federal Plaza, Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States

Artículos

22 de julio de 2026
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Bystanders unfazed during fiery attack outside federal NYC building
Bystanders unfazed during fiery attack outside federal NYC building

AP News • 22 de jul 23:56

A former Army soldier was charged with arson and other offenses after setting off fireworks, brandishing a pellet gun and igniting a fire outside a federal office building in Lower Manhattan, injuring three people.

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21 de julio de 2026
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NYC man accused of setting fire outside immigration court charged with arson
NYC man accused of setting fire outside immigration court charged with arson

Gothamist • 21 de jul 23:43

A 43-year-old Army veteran was indicted on federal arson charges for setting off fireworks, firing an air-soft rifle and igniting a flammable liquid outside New York’s main immigration court, injuring three people.

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Army veteran with ‘ICE Off Our Streets’ sign sets fire and opens pellet gun attack outside Manhattan immigration court, injuring three: authorities
Army veteran with ‘ICE Off Our Streets’ sign sets fire and opens pellet gun attack outside Manhattan immigration court, injuring three: authorities

Fortune • 21 de jul 12:16

A 43-year-old former Army veteran set fire to the sidewalk outside 26 Federal Plaza and fired a pellet gun, wounding two government employees and a civilian before being detained.

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'Anti-ICE' Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
'Anti-ICE' Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials

BBC • 21 de jul 02:16

A 43-year-old ex-soldier was detained after igniting a fire and firing a pellet gun at a federal complex in lower Manhattan, injuring three people.

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20 de julio de 2026
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Army veteran arrested for setting off fireworks, igniting fire outside federal building in NYC, FBI says
Army veteran arrested for setting off fireworks, igniting fire outside federal building in NYC, FBI says

CBS News • 20 de jul 20:02

Federal and city authorities detained a 43-year-old former Army serviceman who set off fireworks, poured flammable liquid and started a blaze outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, injuring three people.

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A former U.S. Army soldier started fire outside a NYC federal building and fired a pellet gun, FBI says
A former U.S. Army soldier started fire outside a NYC federal building and fired a pellet gun, FBI says

PBS • 20 de jul 19:15

A 43-year-old former U.S. Army soldier was detained after igniting a fire and firing a pellet-type airsoft rifle outside the federal building at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City.

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Smoke device set off at 26 Federal Plaza
Smoke device set off at 26 Federal Plaza

NBC New York • 20 de jul 15:30

A suspect was taken into custody after a device containing fireworks and flammable liquid detonated outside 26 Federal Plaza, injuring two people.

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Man in custody after 'makeshift incendiary device' emits smoke outside 26 Federal Plaza
Man in custody after 'makeshift incendiary device' emits smoke outside 26 Federal Plaza

ABC7 New York • 20 de jul 15:15

Police detained a suspect who deployed a homemade incendiary device near 26 Federal Plaza, causing a brief shelter-in-place order and minor injuries to two people.

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FBI alleges suspect in custody after deploying 'an incendiary device'
FBI alleges suspect in custody after deploying 'an incendiary device'

Fox News • 20 de jul 14:14

The FBI and NYPD said a suspect was taken into custody after an incendiary device was placed outside 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, with investigators also locating a firearm at the scene.

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Man with airsoft guns lit fireworks by NYC immigration court: MS NOW
Man with airsoft guns lit fireworks by NYC immigration court: MS NOW

CNBC • 20 de jul 14:03

A suspect was taken into custody after setting off an incendiary device and threatening pedestrians with airsoft rifles outside a Manhattan immigration court, injuring several people.

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