Trending Now - NYPD Honors Officers for Arresting NYC Terror Suspect

WHO:

President Trump, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards, Sergeant Luis Navarro, 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi, 18-year-old Emir Balat, Mehdi Essmidi (Balat's lawyer), U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York.

WHAT:

Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat are accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City.

Balat allegedly threw live explosive devices into a protest outside Gracie Mansion on March 7th, 2026.

Balat and Kayumi are facing federal charges including attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction.

Balat allegedly wrote a pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State while in custody.

NYPD officers Edwards and Navarro were honored for their actions in preventing further violence during the incident.

WHERE:

The incident occurred outside Gracie Mansion, New York City.

Kayumi is from Newtown, Pennsylvania, and Balat is from Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

The protest took place on East End Avenue, between East 86th and East 87th streets.

WHEN:

The attack occurred on March 7th, 2026.

Balat and Kayumi were arrested on March 8th, 2026.

Balat is currently in 12th grade in the Neshaminy School District and is finishing school remotely.

Kayumi graduated from Council Rock High School North in 2024.

WHY:

The attack is being investigated as an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism.

Balat allegedly expressed a desire to carry out an attack "bigger than the Boston Marathon bombing."

HOW:

Balat and Kayumi allegedly used homemade bombs containing TATP, nuts, and bolts attached with duct tape.

NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards tackled Balat to prevent him from throwing another explosive device.

Sergeant Luis Navarro ran towards a lit improvised explosive device dropped by Balat.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 17:17 UTC)

In a significant development, President Trump, along with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD officials, addressed the recent arrest of two young men, Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat, who are accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City. The incident unfolded outside Gracie Mansion on March 7, when Balat allegedly threw live explosive devices during a protest, leading to their arrests just a day later, with both facing serious federal charges. NYPD officers were commended for their swift actions that prevented further violence, as Balat reportedly expressed a desire to carry out an attack "bigger than the Boston Marathon bombing."