NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A suspect carrying a crudely-assembled improvised bomb is in custody following a blast in the underground walkway between Times Square and the Port Authority Bus Terminal Monday morning.
The blast happened at around 7:19 a.m. during Monday morning rush hour.
At least three other people were injured. The injuries are not considered life-threatening.
The suspect was carrying a photo ID on him with the name Akayed Ullah.
Akayed Ullah. (credit: Image via CBS2)
The suspect is from Bangladesh and had been living in Brooklyn. He is in his 20s.
He was injured when the device apparently went off prematurely.
He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A second device was found on the suspect.
The suspect was arrested by Port Authority Police.
Port Authority Police Officer Jack Collins held the suspect at gunpoint assisted by officers Sean Gallagher and Anthony Manfredi.
A federal law enforcement official says the device malfunctioned. It did not fully detonate, according to the official.
The crudely-made device had wires protruding from it.
Authorities are investigating the attack as a possible “lone wolf” based on the rudimentary construction of the device.
Check back soon for more on this developing story.
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