Suspect held after device set off near New York immigration court

A person was taken into custody Monday morning after what the FBI described as an “incendiary device” was set off outside a federal immigration court building in lower Manhattan, CNBC reported, citing the bureau.

MS NOW reported that two people were injured after a man with airsoft rifles lit fireworks outside the New York City immigration court. The condition of the injured people was not provided in the reports.

The incident took place outside a federal immigration court building, according to CNBC. The FBI’s description indicates authorities were treating the object as an incendiary device, a term generally used by law enforcement for an item designed to start a fire or ignite material. MS NOW’s account described the device as fireworks.

CNBC reported that the person was in custody after the device was set off. The available accounts did not identify the suspect, specify potential charges, or provide a motive.

The reports also did not state whether the court’s operations were halted, whether the building was evacuated, or which agencies were involved beyond the FBI’s confirmation to CNBC. Further details on the timing of the arrest and the nature of the injuries were not immediately included in the published accounts.

The episode comes amid heightened scrutiny of security around federal facilities, including courthouses and administrative buildings. Immigration courts handle federal proceedings, and security incidents at or near such sites can affect access for court users, attorneys, staff and the public.

CNBC characterized the matter as breaking news and said updates were expected. Authorities had not provided additional public details in the information cited, including whether the airsoft rifles reported by MS NOW were used or displayed during the incident.

This story draws on original reporting from CNBC.