Tensions in New York City continued to rise this week as at least eight NYPD vehicles were set ablaze inside a secure parking lot at the 83rd Precinct in Brooklyn. The incident, which occurred around 1:30 a.m. Thursday near Central and DeKalb Avenues, is under active investigation, with a suspect still at large, according to NYPD officials.
The burned vehicles included strategic response units and police vans, suggesting a targeted act against law enforcement resources. Authorities have not ruled out a connection to the wave of protests gripping the city in solidarity with demonstrations in Los Angeles.
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Bushwick, Brooklyn – June 12, 2025An act of terrorism may have just been committed against the NYPD in Bushwick. A suspected Molotov cocktail or similar incendiary device was hurled into an NYPD vehicle lot, setting at least… pic.twitter.com/4MDBbl8yx6
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On Wednesday night, protestors once again gathered outside federal immigration courts in Lower Manhattan, marking a second straight night of demonstrations. The protests, aimed at opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement and the deployment of National Guard and Marine units in Los Angeles, began peacefully but later turned confrontational.
Police confirmed that two individuals were arrested, and eight were issued summonses following clashes with NYPD officers near the court complex. This came on the heels of a violent Tuesday night protest in which 86 people were detained, with 34 arrests for charges such as disorderly conduct after the demonstration devolved into chaos.
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Video footage from Tuesday shows federal officers deploying gas on protestors outside the courthouse—an escalation that further ignited outrage among activists and civil rights groups.
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry addressed the situation on Wednesday, defending the NYPD’s handling of the protests. He described how demonstrators threw rocks, garbage cans, and bricks, and blocked roads with debris, creating what he characterized as an unsafe and unlawful situation.
“That’s not peaceful protest… The police department did what they do best,” Daughtry said.
He reaffirmed the NYPD’s independence in handling the unrest, stating clearly that “we do not need the National Guard or the Marines.” With a force of over 30,000 officers, Daughtry emphasized confidence in local law enforcement’s ability to manage the situation.
In a curious footnote, Daughtry confirmed that he recently met with President Trump on a private golf outing, declining to reveal whether the issue of military deployment in New York was discussed. Pressed by CBS News New York, Daughtry kept details sparse:
“That’ll remain private… When the president asks you to come, you come,” he remarked.
