Andrew Arrabaca
Coverage of Andrew Arrabaca in the Nexus archive.
- Details on suspect in explosion outside federal building in New York City
U.S. Army veteran Andrew Arrabaca, 43, is in custody after allegedly setting off fireworks and igniting a fire outside a federal building in New York City. The incident occurred on Monday.
- Ex-soldier started a fire and fired a pellet gun outside a New York federal building, FBI says
An ex-soldier started a fire and fired a pellet gun outside a New York federal building, injuring three people before being subdued by security officers. The FBI described the individual as an anti-American extremist with bad intentions, though the attack has not been classified as terrorism.
- One in custody after NYC arson attack outside controversial ICE facility
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested for starting a fire outside a federal immigration court and temporary ICE holding facility in Lower Manhattan. The suspect used gasoline, a lighter, and a firework, then fired an airsoft rifle toward the building and carried anti-ICE literature. The incident caused a naturalization ceremony cancellation and injuries.
- Man arrested after setting off explosive outside NY federal building
A man was arrested after setting off an explosive at a federal building in New York City. The FBI identified the individual as Andrew Arrabaca, who was at the employee entrance of 26 Federal Plaza shortly before 9:00 a.m. EDT.
- Former soldier identified as anti-ICE activist who tried to set fire to 26 Federal Plaza
Andrew Arrabaca, a former U.S. Army soldier, attempted to set fire to 26 Federal Plaza in New York and fired an airsoft gun at the immigration court on July 20. He was subdued by federal officers and a security guard, and three people were injured, with one hospitalized. Arrabaca possessed weapons and anti-ICE literature during the attack.
- Suspect in custody after starting fire outside New York federal building, FBI says
A man accused of setting fire outside a New York federal building is a former US Army soldier who used fireworks and gasoline. He was subdued by a security officer and is in custody, with authorities investigating his anti-government motives.
- Suspect in custody after starting fire outside New York federal building, FBI says
A former US Army soldier named Andrew Arrabaca set off fireworks and started a fire outside a New York federal building housing an immigration court. He was arrested by a security officer and is described by the FBI as an anti-American, anti-government extremist with weapons including a pellet gun, knives, and a machete. The incident occurred at 26 Federal Plaza, where a bystander and security officer sustained minor injuries.