Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi man, reportedly inspired by ISIS set off a pipe bomb inside New York’s Port Authority bus terminal during rush hour Monday morning; Laura Ingle reports from New York City.
Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi man, reportedly inspired by ISIS set off a pipe bomb inside New York’s Port Authority bus terminal during rush hour Monday morning; Laura Ingle reports from New York City.
NYPD and FDNY and other authorities responded about 7:30 a.m. Monday December 11, 2017 to and explosion and possible bomb at the Port Authority bus terminal, on 41st Street about three blocks southwest of Times Square in Manhattan, New York.
Update: A total of 4 injuries reported at the scene of an explosion at Port Authority. All injuries are non-life-threatening
— FDNY (@FDNY) December 11, 2017
Early reports from police sources say it is possible a pipe bomb was detonated in passageway below ground at Port Authority in NYC. Police sources report one person is in custody. Initially it is believed that few injuries occurred, and the situation is contained.
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UPDATE: Akayed Ullah, age 27, an immigrant from Bangladesh who lived in Brooklyn, is in police custody. He is accused of setting off a pipe bomb strapped to his body during the morning rush hour on Monday. The explosion, which may have detonated prematurely, was located underground inside one of Manhattan’s busiest commuter corridors.
According to NYPD, the explosion, captured on video, occurred at 7:20 a.m. ET in a pedestrian walkway connecting the Eighth Avenue, Seventh Avenue and Broadway bus lines.
Ullah had attached the pipe bomb to himself with a “combination of Velcro and zip ties,” according to James P. O’Neill, the commissioner of the New York Police Department. Analysts suspect the secure fastening that was applied may have indicated Ullah entered the subway intending to carry out a suicide bombing.
During a police press conference a picture of Mr. Ullah was displayed that appeared to have been taken inside the subway walkway after the blast. On the subway floor, Ullah was curled in a fetal position with torn clothing, and his exposed abdominal skin and clothing blackened.
The bomber suffered serious lacerations and burns to his abdomen and hands.
BREAKING PHOTO: The suspect in police custody following theexplosion at Port Authority Bus Terminal. pic.twitter.com/IwM98CSBRP
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) December 11, 2017
PICTURED: suspected bomber being wheeled onto a ambulance after the explosion pic.twitter.com/U9PZsECchL
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) December 11, 2017
NEW PHOTO: of the Manhattan booming suspect, 27 year old Ullah Akayed. pic.twitter.com/qEJpB1mTnF
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) December 11, 2017
BREAKING VIDEO: Moment of explosion at 42nd St and 8th Avenue in Manhattan pic.twitter.com/JwygdnnwNb
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) December 11, 2017
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The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
DEVELOPING: Reports of an explosion within Port Authority in New York City. Evacuations underway https://t.co/bM1QNc561o pic.twitter.com/eNiQ7b8bKI
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 11, 2017
Authorities will try to determine “If it is an act of terrorism, if this is a terrorist, is he alone wolf?…Are there other cells waiting to be activated?” Former NYPD officer Bill Stanton says https://t.co/bM1QNc561o pic.twitter.com/i3ESW3Rvv3
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 11, 2017
An explosion has been reported at the Port Authority bus terminal in New York City. New Yorkers were advised to avoid the area.https://t.co/S4Uz5w75nS pic.twitter.com/RcuA0QFCNF
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 11, 2017
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SPECIAL REPORT: New York Officials confirm there has been an explosion at 42nd and 8th in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/OhfK3Pp4CN
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