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NYPD Chief Honored After Foiling ISIS-inspired Bomb Attack

3/25/2026

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NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards received a standing ovation from nearly 20,000 fans at Madison Square Garden on March 25, 2026, after his actions during a protest outside Gracie Mansion.
Edwards chased down two suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, who allegedly threw homemade bombs during the rally.
The suspects, inspired by ISIS, reportedly aimed to cause mass casualties.
Both suspects are facing federal terror charges.

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NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards received a standing ovation from nearly 20,000 fans at Madison Square Garden on March 25, 2026, after his actions during a protest outside Gracie Mansion.
Edwards chased down two suspects, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, who allegedly threw homemade bombs during the rally.
The suspects, inspired by ISIS, reportedly aimed to cause mass casualties.
Both suspects are facing federal terror charges.