New York City mayor calls weekend bombings 'an act of terror'
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced at a Monday afternoon press conference that authorities are increasingly convinced the bombings Saturday in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood and New Jersey's Seaside Park were terrorism-related. "We have every reason to believe this was an act of terror," de Blasio said.
The conference came hours after police took suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami into custody in Linden, New Jersey, after a shootout that injured two officers. The investigation is still underway, but de Blasio said there is "no indication" at this point that there is a terror cell operating in the area, something officials had previously feared. Authorities are not seeking any other individual at this time.
Rahami, a 28-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen born in Afghanistan, was identified by police after surveillance footage showed him near the locations of both bombs planted in Chelsea; only one of the two bombs detonated, injuring 29 people near West 23rd Street.
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
-
7 drinks for every winter need possible
The Week Recommends Including a variety of base spirits and a range of temperatures
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
-
'We have made it a crime for most refugees to want the American dream'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
-
Was the Azerbaijan Airlines plane shot down?
Today's Big Question Multiple sources claim Russian anti-aircraft missile damaged passenger jet, leading to Christmas Day crash that killed at least 38
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
-
Nobody seems surprised Wagner's Prigozhin died under suspicious circumstances
Speed Read
By Peter Weber Published
-
Western mountain climbers allegedly left Pakistani porter to die on K2
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
-
'Circular saw blades' divide controversial Rio Grande buoys installed by Texas governor
Speed Read
By Peter Weber Published
-
Los Angeles city workers stage 1-day walkout over labor conditions
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published
-
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.55 billion
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia Published
-
Bangladesh dealing with worst dengue fever outbreak on record
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia Published
-
Glacial outburst flooding in Juneau destroys homes
Speed Read
By Catherine Garcia Published
-
Scotland seeking 'monster hunters' to search for fabled Loch Ness creature
Speed Read
By Justin Klawans Published