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NYPD Chief Recalls Running Toward Danger During Gracie Mansion Protest
NYPD officers arrested two suspects who threw explosive canisters inspired by ISIS near mayor's residence; devices failed to detonate, preventing casualties during protests.
- On Saturday, NYPD Assistant Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro stopped an ISIS-inspired bomb attack outside Gracie Mansion, pursuing two suspects who allegedly threw canisters packed with explosives during a chaotic protest.
- Police arrested Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat after the incident, with both suspects allegedly telling detectives they were inspired to attack anti-Muslim demonstrators on behalf of the Islamic State.
- Edwards jumped a metal barrier to pursue Balat, who held a smoking IED. "I saw the device hit the floor, and I just ran," Navarro said, prioritizing lives over personal safety.
- Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed Balat made spontaneous statements captured on body-worn cameras, noting the device could have led to deaths had it detonated.
- Speaking at One Police Plaza on Wednesday, Edwards stated, "There's going to be no obstacles. Nothing's going to stand in our way from protecting New Yorkers." The officers emphasized their unwavering commitment to public safety.
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NYPD heroes, inspired by 9/11, ran toward danger as suspected terrorists targeted NYC
Two veteran NYPD officers say it was "instinct" that led them to charge toward smoldering improvised explosive devices during a suspected terror attack near Gracie Mansion last weekend.NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro ran toward danger when 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi allegedly threw explosives into a crowd. A photo that later went viral captured the moment Edwards leaped over a police barricade in pursuit…
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