Man Detonates Pipe Bomb Near Times Square

Man Detonates Pipe Bomb Near Times Square

The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday at the Port Authority bus and subway station in Midtown.

  • By Jessica Davis
  • Dec 11, 2017

[UPDATED Dec. 11, 2017 at 9:16 a.m.]

One suspect is in custody and four people are injured after an explosion early Monday at a subway station near Times Square in New York City.

Authorities have identified the suspect as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah, who acted alone.

The suspect “was wearing an improvised, low-tech explosive device attached to his body. He intentionally detonated that device," NYPD Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill said.

The suspect set off the device in an underground passageway between transit lines at about 7:30 a.m. He was taken into custody and transferred to a hospital for his injuries, which included burns and lacerations.

All other injuries have been reported as non-life-threatening and consistent with being near an explosion, such as headaches and ringing in the ears.

“This was an attempted terrorist attack,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Officials have said the suspect was inspired by the Islamic State group but had apparently had not had any direct contact with the group.

According to de Blasio, “at this point in time, all we know of is one individual” carrying out the attack.

“Thank God the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goals,” De Blasio said. “Thank God our first responders were there so quickly, to address the situation.”

Original story posted below.

The New York Police Department responded to an explosion near Times Square Monday morning. Police say they have a male suspect in custody who sustained a minor injury.

The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday at the Port Authority bus and subway station in Midtown.  Officials said a pipe bomb that was strapped to a man went off in the New York City subway, injuring the suspect and another person during the height of the morning rush hour.


Officials said that the explosion was believed to be an “intentional act.” NYPD and FBI are investigating whether the suspect acted alone with a single incendiary device or whether it was part of a larger plot.

About the Author

Jessica Davis is the Associate Content Editor for 1105 Media.

Featured

  • Report: 47 Percent of Security Service Providers Are Not Yet Using AI or Automation Tools

    Trackforce, a provider of security workforce management platforms, today announced the launch of its 2025 Physical Security Operations Benchmark Report, an industry-first study that benchmarks both private security service providers and corporate security teams side by side. Based on a survey of over 300 security professionals across the globe, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of physical security operations. Read Now

    • Guard Services

  • Identity Governance at the Crossroads of Complexity and Scale

    Modern enterprises are grappling with an increasing number of identities, both human and machine, across an ever-growing number of systems. They must also deal with increased operational demands, including faster onboarding, more scalable models, and tighter security enforcement. Navigating these ever-growing challenges with speed and accuracy requires a new approach to identity governance that is built for the future enterprise. Read Now

  • Eagle Eye Networks Launches AI Camera Gun Detection

    Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, recently introduced Eagle Eye Gun Detection, a new layer of protection for schools and businesses that works with existing security cameras and infrastructure. Eagle Eye Networks is the first to build gun detection into its platform. Read Now

  • Report: AI is Supercharging Old-School Cybercriminal Tactics

    AI isn’t just transforming how we work. It’s reshaping how cybercriminals attack, with threat actors exploiting AI to mass produce malicious code loaders, steal browser credentials and accelerate cloud attacks, according to a new report from Elastic. Read Now

  • Pragmatism, Productivity, and the Push for Accountability in 2025-2026

    Every year, the security industry debates whether artificial intelligence is a disruption, an enabler, or a distraction. By 2025, that conversation matured, where AI became a working dimension in physical identity and access management (PIAM) programs. Observations from 2025 highlight this turning point in AI’s role in access control and define how security leaders are being distinguished based on how they apply it. Read Now

Most   Popular

New Products

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.