Police in New York City say a device thrown near the official residence of Mayor Eric Adams was an improvised explosive device (IED) capable of causing “serious injury or death.”
According to the New York City Police Department, the device was discovered near Gracie Mansion, located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Authorities responded quickly to the scene after reports that an explosive object had been thrown into the area.
Bomb squad specialists examined the device and determined it was a functional improvised explosive device. Officials said that although it did not detonate, the device had the potential to cause significant harm if it had exploded.
Law enforcement sources said the incident is being treated as a serious criminal investigation. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing potential witnesses to identify the person responsible for throwing the device.
Mayor Eric Adams was not harmed in the incident, and authorities have not indicated whether he was present at the residence at the time. Security around Gracie Mansion and nearby streets was temporarily heightened as investigators secured the area and removed the device safely.
Officials have not yet announced any arrests, and the motive behind the incident remains unclear. Investigators are working to determine whether the device specifically targeted the mayor’s residence or if it was intended to cause disruption in the area.
Police emphasized that improvised explosive devices can be extremely dangerous even when small, and they are continuing to analyze the device to determine how it was constructed and whether similar threats exist.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the NYPD as the investigation continues.
