A 30-year-old Pakistani-born U.S. Citizen, Faisal Shahzad, has been arrested in connection to the Times Square auto bomb incident. He will soon be appearing in court. Thankfully, he didn’t know very much about bomb making, as the device failed to go off, and no one was injured. Authorities picked him up later. With the charges he’s likely to face, he’s going to need some hefty no faxing payday loan to get decent lawyer.
Faisal Shahzad arrested when trying to flee
Faisal Shahzad was arrested while trying to flee the country. At John F. Kennedy International Airport, he had boarded a plane bound for Dubai, and the plane was recalled to the runway. The vehicle that had the bomb in it was traced to the original owner, which is how he was tracked down according to the Los Angeles Times. Authorities suspect the bomb may be the work of a lot more than one person.
Neighbors described him as the quiet type
Neighbors of Faisal Shahzad described him as being very private. He rarely went outside the house, and what he did for a living proved enigmatic. He resided in Shelton, Connecticut, and according to CBS, one neighbor believed he worked on Wall Street, and one more neighbor thought he worked in nearby Norwalk. Neither saw him outside of the house much. His house was foreclosed on last year.
The President responds
President Obama released a brief statement in which he praised the efforts of the citizens who tipped off law enforcement and the law enforcement officials who responded to the threat. He vowed that justice would be served, and also the event would be investigated.
Motivations unknown
There isn’t really a known reason why Faisal Shahzad set up the Times Square car bomb. It is known he had become a citizen. He had also purchased a home with his wife, which was foreclosed on, and afterward she and their kids returned to Peshawar in Pakistan, where he had visited them. He also purchased a used Pathfinder with cash and didn’t register it. Authorities found him by using the VIN number from the bottom of the motor and contacting the previous owner. Further insight may be gained soon, as he is due in court soon.
Article Resources
Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-naw-times-square-bomb-201000505,0,3797615.story
CBS
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/04/national/main6459360.shtml
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