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FBI investigates incendiary device attack on ICE facility in Atlanta
The FBI is investigating an incident in which incendiary devices, described as Molotov cocktail-style devices, were thrown at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
The attack occurred on the evening of Tuesday, October 20, around 8:15 p.m. Reports indicate that three such devices were thrown at the building, which also houses an immigration court. The incident resulted in minor damage to the property, but no injuries were reported.
FBI personnel and evidence response technicians have been deployed to the site to collect evidence and follow leads. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large. The FBI stated that there is currently no known threat to public safety.
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Atlanta · Federal Bureau of Investigation · Georgia · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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- [● 2 SOURCES] No injuries were reported following the incident. surinamenieuws.nl · okmagazine.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Incendiary devices were thrown at an ICE facility in downtown Atlanta. surinamenieuws.nl · www.news18.com · okmagazine.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The FBI stated there is no known threat to public safety at this time. surinamenieuws.nl · okmagazine.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The facility also houses an immigration court. surinamenieuws.nl · www.news18.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The attack caused minor damage to the building. www.news18.com · okmagazine.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No arrests have been made in connection with the attack. www.news18.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 20, at approximately 8:15 p.m. www.news18.com · okmagazine.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The FBI is investigating the incident and reviewing evidence. surinamenieuws.nl · www.news18.com · okmagazine.com