An explosion occurred near a federal building in Lower Manhattan, reportedly caused by ignited fireworks in a trash can. Federal authorities, including the FBI, responded to the scene, and one individual was taken into custody. The suspect has been identified as a former member of the U.S. military. Investigators believe the target of the incident was the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the targeting of ICE. As of now, no formal charges have been filed against the suspect, and the investigation, led by the FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, is ongoing. Authorities are working to determine the full extent and motive behind the explosion.