Former Soldier Arrested After Incident Outside NYC Immigration Court
A former U.S. Army soldier identified as Andrew Arrabaca set fireworks, a fire, and fired a pellet gun outside a federal building in New York City that houses an immigration court. The FBI stated Arrabaca intended to harm people and…
Detroit, MI, July 20, 2026 —
Andrew Arrabaca, a former U.S. Army soldier, was taken into custody following an incident outside a federal building in New York City that houses an immigration court. The building, which processes immigration cases, became the scene of the disturbance involving fireworks, a fire, and the firing of a pellet gun.
According to the FBI, Arrabaca possessed multiple weapons and had intentions to harm individuals. The extent of the injuries sustained by three people present during the incident has been described as minor.
The specific timeline of events and the full extent of the damage to the federal building were not immediately provided. Further details regarding Arrabaca’s motive and the exact nature of the weapons found were also not disclosed.
Arrabaca is reportedly a former member of the U.S. Army. No information was provided regarding any specific charges he may be facing.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Authorities have not released further information at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
