Islamic Extremism Drove Suspect in Times Square Attack, Official Says

Trevor Bickford, a 19-year-old from Maine, had recently become radicalized and traveled to New York to attack the police, according to a law enforcement official. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/02/nyregion/times-square-nyc-machete-attack.html Andy Newman and Mihir Zaveri Original Source: NY Times >>

Three Injured in Machete Attack on Police Near Times Square

The police say a 19-year-old man struck two officers before the police opened fire, hitting him in the shoulder. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/01/nyregion/times-square-machete-attack.html Eduardo Medina, Matt Stevens and Jin Yu Young Original Source: NY Times >>