Ahmad Khan Rahami Charged By Federal Officials With Planting NYC And NJ Bombs

Ahmad Khan Rahami Charged By Federal Officials With Planting NYC And NJ Bombs

Posted by John P. Bradford // December 26, 2016

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Its been four days sinceintentional explosive devices detonated in both New York City and New Jersey.

As officials and law enforcement reacted to an explosion on23rd Street and Sixth Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattanat around 8:30 pm on September 17, it was originally unclear if the incident was an act of terrorism.

Mayor Bill De Blasio first reported that the explosion was an intentional act.

Earlier that day, a second explosive device detonated in Seaside Park, New Jersey as nearly 2,000 runners prepared for a marathon.

Thankfully, the race started late and the detonated bomb failed to injure or kill anyone. In addition, pipe bombs were also found in a backpack nearby a train station in Elizabeth, New Jersey that day.

The next morning, Governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed that the explosion in New York City was a result of terrorism.

With 29 people injured and millions of dollars worth of property damage as a result of the 23rd Street attack, officials were determined to find out who was responsible for the bombings, as well as the other bombs found in New Jersey.

After conducting their investigation, federal officials have charged Ahmad Khan Rahamiwith planting bombs in both New York City and New Jersey.

Hewasfound to be responsible for 10 bombs total, which include two pressure-cooker bombs and the bomb that detonated on 23rd street.

BREAKING: Federal officials charge Ahmad Khan Rahami with planting bombs in New York City and New Jersey.

The Associated Press (@AP) September 20, 2016

As of yet, it is unclear to investigators whether or not Rahamihad help from a counterpart to build the bombs.

According to the New York Times, Rahamihas also been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer during a shootout on Monday following the bombings.

The gun battle resulted in Rahamis arrest in Linden, New Jersey.

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