Arson Damages 11 NYPD Vehicles Brooklyn Amid Explosive Device Discovery

In Bushwick, Brooklyn, at least 11 NYPD vehicles were set on fire in a suspected arson attack at a parking lot near Myrtle and DeKalb avenues, with three other cars containing undetonated fire starters found nearby. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m., and a masked suspect wearing all black and yellow gloves was caught on camera climbing the fence into the lot; a police officer interrupted the arsonist, who fled the scene. Mayor Eric Adams condemned the act, calling those responsible cowards and emphasizing that while peaceful protest is allowed, destruction of city property is not, noting a potential link to anti-ICE protests. Multiple agencies, including the FDNY and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are investigating the crime, with no arrests made yet. Residents expressed concern over community safety and the tense atmosphere surrounding recent events. Authorities urge anyone with information or footage to come forward as the investigation continues.