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Incendiary device erupts outside New York federal building. FBI says person in custody
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Josh Skluzacek , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — An incendiary device was deployed Monday morning outside a New York federal building and officials have taken a person into custody, the FBI said.
The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force was investigating the deployment that happened outside of 26 Federal Plaza, the FBI said i...
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Key takeaway The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force was investigating the deployment that happened outside of 26 Federal Plaza, the FBI said in a statement.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
While the incident occurred outside a federal building in New York, Minneapolis residents may be wondering about the potential implications for local security measures. The fact that the building in question houses an immigration court and an FBI office raises questions about potential targets and motivations. In the Twin Cities area, where federal buildings and immigration courts are also present, law enforcement agencies may be reevaluating their security protocols in response to this incident. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is home to a significant immigrant population, and any potential threats to public safety will likely be taken seriously by local authorities. As the investigation unfolds, Minneapolis residents can expect increased vigilance from law enforcement and potentially heightened security measures at federal buildings and public gathering places.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — An incendiary device was deployed Monday morning outside a New York federal building and officials have taken a person into custody, the FBI said.
The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force was investigating the deployment that happened outside of 26 Federal Plaza, the FBI said i...
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