New york terror attack

The New York terror attack refers to the terrorist attack that occurred on October 31, 2017, in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The attack was carried out by Sayfullo Saipov, a 29-year-old Uzbek national who drove a rented pickup truck into a bike path along the West Side Highway, killing eight people and injuring 12 others.

Here are some key facts about the attack:

  1. The attack occurred at around 3:00 p.m. on Halloween day, when Saipov drove the truck onto the bike path, which runs along the west side of Manhattan.
  2. The truck struck a school bus, a bike lane, and several pedestrians before crashing into a school bus stop.
  3. Eight people were killed in the attack, including five people who were riding bicycles, one person who was walking, and two people who were on the school bus.
  4. Twelve people were injured, including some who were critically hurt.
  5. Saipov, who was born in Uzbekistan, was shot and injured by police after he exited the truck and brandished a paintball gun and a pellet gun.
  6. Saipov was taken into custody and later charged with providing material support to a terrorist organization and committing acts of terrorism.
  7. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State (ISIS) group, which said that Saipov was a "soldier" of the group.
  8. The attack was the deadliest terrorist attack in New York City since the September 11 attacks in 2001.

The investigation into the attack found that Saipov had been inspired by ISIS propaganda and had planned the attack for several months. He had also rented the truck and made a video statement claiming responsibility for the attack.

In the aftermath of the attack, there were widespread condemnations from political leaders and civil society organizations. The attack also led to increased security measures in New York City, including the deployment of additional police officers and the installation of barriers along the bike path.

Saipov was later convicted of the attack and sentenced to death in 2020. The attack was a tragic reminder of the threat of terrorism and the importance of vigilance and cooperation in preventing such attacks.