Suspect in custody after explosion outside federal building in NYC

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Updated: 11:13 AM EDT Jul 20, 2026

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A suspect is in custody after setting off an explosive device outside a federal building in New York City on Monday, according to the FBI.Two people suffered minor injuries, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.Video above shows the explosion followed by a plume of smoke outside 26 Federal Plaza, which houses immigration court.The suspect has not yet been identified.The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating.

NEW YORK —

A suspect is in custody after setting off an explosive device outside a federal building in New York City on Monday, according to the FBI.

Two people suffered minor injuries, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

Video above shows the explosion followed by a plume of smoke outside 26 Federal Plaza, which houses immigration court.

The suspect has not yet been identified.

The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating.