Two Young Men Indicted for ISIS-Inspired Bombing Attempt Outside NYC Mayor's Residence

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0200

Federal authorities have indicted two men, Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, and Emir Balat, 18, for allegedly attempting a terrorist attack during a protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Gracie Mansion. The attack, described as ISIS-inspired, involved throwing live explosive devices, which fortunately did not detonate and caused no injuries. The suspects are facing multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organization, attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction, and unlawful possession of explosives. Investigators found detailed planning materials, a notebook with attack plans, and a storage unit containing bomb-making components. Dashcam recordings captured discussions between the suspects about carrying out the attack as they traveled from Pennsylvania to New York. During arrest, Balat was tackled by law enforcement after throwing a bomb, and Kayumi admitted that the attack was motivated by allegiance to ISIS. Authorities have emp