BREAKING: Reports of possible explosion inside a transit tunnel on 8th Ave and West 44 street, Manhattan, NY, moments ago. Perp is down,l inside the tunnel, device and wires are attached to him. NYPD with massive response, situation unclear as of now. Will update
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UPDATE: The incident in Manhattan is being investigated as a terror attack, susspect is reportedly from Bangladeshi origin. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is on-scene working alongside the NYPD.
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UPDATE: Photo shows the 27-year-old Bangladeshi national, who lives in Brooklyn, reportedly inspired by ISIS, he is suspected of setting off a homemade explosive device at the Port Authority. Police currently at his Brooklyn home.pic.twitter.com/9jYj8U3zS6
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UPDATE: Name of unsuccessful suicide bomber is 27-year-old Akayed Ullah, originally from Bangladesh, he is seriously injured, Device used in the explosion was based on a pipe bomb, affixed to suspect's body using combination of zip ties and velcro, NYPD says.pic.twitter.com/xR1YtNjAej
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The ideal outcome for a suicide bombing is the lifelong severe maiming of the perpetrator, without causing any injuries to anyone else. Hopefully that has happened in New York today.
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Waterboard him
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