A fire broke out in the New York City courthouse hosting Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, resulting in the evacuation of three floors and leaving 17 people injured. The fire was started by an individual who set papers ablaze and then used a fire extinguisher to put it out. The person has been taken into custody. The injured individuals were treated on the scene, with two being taken to the hospital for observation. The incident occurred after the conclusion of testimony in Trump's trial, and lawyers are scheduled to make their closing arguments next month.
A home in Arlington, Virginia, exploded while police were attempting to serve a search warrant, causing the building to go up in flames. The suspect, who had been firing a flare gun from his home earlier in the day, remained barricaded inside and it is unclear if he survived the explosion. Three officers sustained minor injuries, but no one was hospitalized. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and the FBI is assisting local police. Several nearby houses were evacuated, and the fire department is working to control the blaze.
A suspect in Arlington, Virginia, fired a flare gun 30 to 40 times into the neighborhood before an explosion destroyed his duplex. Police responded to reports of shots fired and obtained a search warrant for the suspect's home. As officers tried to execute the warrant, the suspect discharged several rounds from what is believed to be a firearm, leading to the explosion. The suspect's condition is unknown, and an investigation is ongoing. Three officers sustained minor injuries, and the cause of the explosion is yet to be determined.
A suspect in Arlington, Virginia, fired a flare gun multiple times into the neighborhood before a massive explosion destroyed a duplex. Police responded to reports of shots fired and obtained a search warrant for the suspect's home. As officers tried to execute the warrant, the suspect discharged several rounds from what is believed to be a firearm, leading to the explosion. The investigation into the explosion is ongoing, and while three officers reported minor injuries, no one was taken to the hospital. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, and federal agents are assisting in the investigation.
An explosion during a Catholic mass service at Mindanao State University in the Philippines has killed three people and injured nine others. The governor of Lanao del Sur province condemned the "violent bombing" and expressed support for the victims and their families. The university has suspended classes and is providing assistance to those affected. Police are investigating the possibility that the explosion was carried out by pro-Islamic State militants, as Mindanao has been plagued by violence from Islamic rebel groups.
At least six people were injured during a music festival at Buffalo's Outer Harbor when a disturbance near the stage caused a chaotic scene, resulting in pushing and shoving among the crowd. The injured individuals were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Police remained on the scene after the event ended.
