Prosecutors have said the suspect traveled to New York in order to kill people and carry out jihad.. Trevor Bickford, 19, suspected in the machete attack on three New York City police officers near Times Square on New Year's Eve, is pictured here in this undated photo. Bickford has no prior arrests. Three officers assigned to New Years Eve celebrations in New York City's Times Square area were injured by a machete-wielding teenager who expressed militant support for Islam, law enforcement officials said. A Title IX official filed a complained with the University-Wide Committee on Sexual Misconduct, Stern said. At the spa he drew a 17-inch sword and killed receptionist Ashley Arzaga. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Both federal and local law enforcement stressed at Sunday morning's news conference the attack appeared to be an isolated incident and there was no longer a threat. IE 11 is not supported. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. When authorities asked Bickford why he committed the attack, he said that "all men of military age were his targets; no one can work for the U.S. Government and be a true Muslim because the U.S. Government supports Israel; and he wanted to kill as many of these targets as he could. Bickford was charged by complaint with attempting to kill officers and employees of the U.S. Government and persons assisting them. [12], Barry was 30 at the time of his death. Woolwich machete attack leaves man dead - BBC News Bickford was a 2022 graduate of Wells High School, where he wrestled and played football, according to the station. Times Square Machete Attack Being Investigated As Possible Terrorism ", According to the Justice Department, this led to Bickford's radicalization and "devoting himself to violent Islamic extremism and waging jihad.". According to Stern, the accusation against Montague stems from an October 2014 encounter at his room, where he and his accuser had sex and went their separate ways. . Im like, blown away to think so close to home that someone would like go all the way to New York and commit the crime, Bethanne Brunelle told the local outlet. NYPD STABBING SUSPECT WITH ALLEGED EXTREMIST TIES WROTE MANIFESTO ASKING FAMILY TO REPENT TO ALLAH: REPORT, The weapon an unnamed attacker allegedly used to stab two NYC police officers. [22] An Israeli flag is on display inside his restaurant.

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