Timeline traces the activities of two men charged in a suspected ISIS-related terror scheme in NYC

Monday, March 2

Surveillance footage shows Barratt purchasing a 20-foot roll of fuse from Phantom Fireworks in Pennsylvania. This purchase came just days after US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran resulted in the deaths of numerous leaders, including Ayatollah Khamenei. Barratt spent $6.89 on the fuse, which also wasn’t lost on authorities when discovered during a vehicle search later on.

Saturday, March 7

On the day of the incident, about 20 individuals participated in a protest against Islamic practices in New York City, while roughly 125 counter-protesters rallied against them. Tensions ramped up, leading to at least one arrest before any bombs were thrown.

Video footage reportedly shows Barratt launching the first device around 12:15 p.m., although it merely produced smoke without any explosion. Bystanders were spared from potential injury, as the explosive compound failed to ignite.

Later in the day, more video emerged showing Qayumi handing Barratt a second device, which he ignited and dropped near police officers. Once again, the device didn’t function, leading to their arrest when the police swiftly intervened.

Both suspects indicated their allegiance to ISIS after being taken into custody.

After their arrest, multiple emergency calls came from Qayumi’s residence, stirring further investigation. Meanwhile, police praised two NYC officers for their response to the situation.

Sunday, March 8

The NYPD bomb squad conducted a preliminary investigation, uncovering an improvised explosive device with the potential to cause serious harm. They also reported additional explosives found in a vehicle related to Barratt’s family, including a note referencing “TATP,” a compound used in IEDs.

Monday, March 9

FBI technicians found explosive residue at a Pennsylvania storage facility linked to the suspects and carried out a controlled detonation. Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized that this was a significant act of terrorism, allegedly inspired by ISIS, highlighting the seriousness of the threat to American citizens.

Both Barratt and Qayumi now face several serious charges, including providing material support to a terrorist group and illegally possessing explosives. Barratt, despite the gravity of the situation, seemingly expressed extremist sentiments following his arrest, including a pledge of allegiance to ISIS.

As the case unfolds, community leaders and officials have condemned the violence and the motivations behind it, making it clear that such actions have no place in society.>