Surveillance video shows officers tackle ‘anti-American’ suspect after Federal Building firebombing
US federal prosecutors have released surveillance footage allegedly showing 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca, of Poughkeepsie, New York, launching an arson attack at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, a building housing offices for the FBI, ICE and other government agencies. The case is being highlighted amid broader tensions surrounding anti-ICE and anti-government sentiment, with officials framing the incident as a serious act of political violence against federal law enforcement infrastructure.
The footage reportedly shows Arrabaca dressed in camouflage trousers and a helmet before the attack, which allegedly involved fireworks, gasoline and a BB gun being used against the building. Officers are shown on video tackling the suspect, who has been described by authorities as displaying anti-American sentiment. The case is being handled by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
- Suspect accused of firebombing NYC's 26 Federal Plaza building
- Surveillance video shows fireworks, gasoline and BB gun used
- Officers tackled suspect; case handled by SDNY prosecutors