Brooklyn protests: Video released of suspect who torched NYPD van

Sunday, June 7, 2020
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Police released video of one of the suspects who torched an NYPD van during protests in Brooklyn last week.

The man pictured below is one of several people being sought for throwing incendiary devices at the unoccupied van in Fort Greene on May 29.


The van was destroyed, but no one was hurt.

Three other protesters accused of tossing Molotov cocktails at NYPD vehicles were all arraigned in Brooklyn federal court on June 1.

PHOTOS: George Floyd protests erupt into violence in NYC

RELATED STORIES:

Wednesday coverage of protests and looting in NYC
Police officers wounded in an unprovoked attack in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Memorial Service for George Floyd

What are the tactical reasons behind NYC's curfew?

'Dad changed the world': George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter speaks out

Video: Former Obama aide gives powerful speech to NYC looters

Family-owned pharmacy in NYC devastated by looters on Monday night

In moving show of support, one of NYC's top cops takes a knee, hugs George Floyd protesters

Tips for parents about talking to kids about race and racism

----------
* More Brooklyn news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
* Follow us on YouTube
Copyright © 2024 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.