Machete Attack Leads to Explosive Discovery Outside NYC Police Precinct
- July 25, 2024 06:04am
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Two cousins were apprehended following a bizarre incident outside an East Harlem police precinct that involved a machete attack and the discovery of a possible pipe bomb, according to the NYPD.
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In a perplexing turn of events, two cousins were taken into custody Wednesday after a series of peculiar incidents involving a machete and a suspected pipe bomb unfolded outside a New York City police precinct in East Harlem.
Machete Attack Leads to Explosive Discovery Outside NYC Police Precinct
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), the incident commenced shortly before noon when the two men, reportedly cousins, drove their car into the 25th Precinct. Upon approaching the officers, the driver alleged that he had been assaulted by his companion with a machete. A search of the vehicle ensued, leading to the discovery of the weapon, which was promptly confiscated by the authorities.
As the arrest of the alleged machete-wielding suspect commenced, the victim made a startling revelation, informing the officers of the presence of an explosive device within the car. Subsequent investigation by the NYPD yielded a discovery that raised significant concerns - a "potentially viable improvised explosive device," as described by the department.
Machete Attack Leads to Explosive Discovery Outside NYC Police Precinct
In response to this alarming discovery, the NYPD's bomb squad was immediately summoned to assess the device's nature and potential threat level. Photographs obtained by Fox News Digital depicted the device as a large and concerning object.
At a press conference held later that afternoon, NYPD officials acknowledged that the investigation into the device's operational status was ongoing. Deputy Chief Jason Huerta, representing the NYPD's Counter Terrorism Division, painted a disturbing portrait of the suspect in possession of the device, describing him as "rambling on about incoherent ideas and paranoia."
Machete Attack Leads to Explosive Discovery Outside NYC Police Precinct
Remarkably, despite the gravity of the charges, both suspects involved in the incident had extensive criminal histories, amassing between 10 and 20 arrests each. However, authorities emphasized that they had not been recently arrested within the past five to ten years.
Further investigation into the suspects' backgrounds revealed no apparent connection to terrorism or political motivations. NYPD officials concluded that the incident appeared to stem from a domestic dispute, potentially fueled by the emotional distress of the individual found in possession of the device.
Machete Attack Leads to Explosive Discovery Outside NYC Police Precinct
As the investigation continues, the NYPD has reassured the public that there is no indication of a wider terrorist threat or politically motivated activity. Members of the community are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities promptly.
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