The bomb that partially detonated at Port Authority in New York City Monday morning appears to have been part of a failed terror attack at one of the city’s busiest transportation hubs during rush hour.
Former New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton reportedly said in an appearance on MSNBC Monday morning that the bombing suspect is believed to have been acting in the name of ISIS.
Former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton just said his early sources are saying NYC Subway explosion perp is a man possibly from Bangladesh,mid 20s, conducted event in name of ISIS. Explosive device appears to have detonated prematurely.
— Todd Schnitt (@toddschnitt) December 11, 2017
According to the New York Post, the suicide bomber suspect is a Bangladesh native, 27, who currently lives in Brooklyn.
A Brooklyn man has been arrested after allegedly detonating a homemade pipe bomb inside the Port Authority https://t.co/JdHgIez0Fe pic.twitter.com/QuNAxQRGv8
— New York Post (@nypost) December 11, 2017
He was reportedly carrying a metal pipe bomb that is believed to have detonated prematurely.
The suspect has been seriously injured and reportedly told investigators that he made the explosive device himself at the electrical company where he works. He is currently being treated at Bellevue Hospital.
Video shows massive response in New York City after explosion inside Port Authority Bus Terminal; suspect taken into custody, police say. https://t.co/jQ1LnZFyzy pic.twitter.com/4BNWLg1rQb
— ABC News (@ABC) December 11, 2017
Police have not yet released the suspect’s name.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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