Explosion in Chelsea - Manhattan

Breaking:  There was an explosion at 2rd street and 6th avenue in the Chelsea area of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. At around 8 PM, something exploded by a garbage dumpster near a building for the blind. Mayor Di Blasio has described the situation as not related to terrorism by stating only that it was "intentional." Earlier today, a pipe bomb went off at a military even in NewJersey.

Authorities are investigating thoroughly.  They have video from nearby businesses and apparently have a suspect.  The NYPD is asking for any video of information you may have.  Please contact them if you do!

We do think this was an intentional act. You can help your #NYPD. If you saw/heard something, please call 800-577-TIPS and/or 888-NYC-SAFE.

— Commissioner O'Neill (@NYPDONeill) September 18, 2016

Anyone with any information regarding the explosion in Chelsea, please contact 800-577-TIPS

— NYPDCounterterrorism (@NYPDCT) September 18, 2016

I will update this post as I learn more details, stay tuned!


UPDATE:

29 People have been injured, one seriously.  There was a pressure cooker with wires and what looks like a taped cell phone found on 27th street and 7th Avenue   The emergency service system sent texts to New Yorkers warning them to stay away from the area and their windows if they live in the area.

PHOTO: Pressure cooker found at 2nd location in Manhattan - @ShimonPro pic.twitter.com/vikiKFwTJB

— Conflict News (@Conflicts) September 18, 2016

UPDATE:
NYPD is investigating a suspicious package on 5th ave between 28th and 29th now.  The pressure cooker has been removed.  Police may have a suspect.


UPDATE: 9/19/16:
The FBI and NYPD have 5 men in custody at the Verrazano bridge in Brooklyn. The investigation is related to the explosions at Chelsea, but no one has been officially arrested or charged.  Suspects are just being questioned.


UPDATE II:  The NYPD & FBI are searching for Ahmad Khan Rahami.  If you see him, call 911 or 1 (800)- 557-TIPS.  Do not approach.  May be armed and dangerous!

If you see Ahmad Khan Rahami or know where he is, call 911 or 1800557TIPS #Elizabeth #Chelsea #catholic #apologetics pic.twitter.com/7SU066W0R2

— Sacerdotنs (@Sacerdotus) September 19, 2016

Just got emergency alert regarding Ahmad Khan Rahami on my cell. #chelsea #Elizabeth #catholic pic.twitter.com/DBOLePLURX

— Sacerdotنs (@Sacerdotus) September 19, 2016

#Breaking Help us locate Ahmad Rahami for questioning related to #Chelseaexplosion https://t.co/IvaT8sZs5n

— FBI New York (@NewYorkFBI) September 19, 2016

WANTED: Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, in connection to the Chelsea explosion. Call #800577TIPS with any information. pic.twitter.com/rBDQGfXwbh

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) September 19, 2016

Have info? @NewYorkFBI and NYPD are looking for Ahmad Khan Rahami. Call #800577TIPS w/info. https://t.co/jDbn5pj6kZ pic.twitter.com/B4klhABCom

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) September 19, 2016

Source:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/possible-explosion-reported-nycs-chelsea-neighborhood-010526841.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/manhattan/blast-rips-chelsea-street-started-running-article-1.2796382?utm_content=buffer215a4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=NYDailyNewsTw