2008 Times Square bombing
On the morning of March 6, 2008, an unknown individual placed a small bomb in front of a United States Armed Forces recruiting station in Times Square, located in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. There were no injuries. A security camera shows the bomber riding a bicycle as he approaches the station, dismounting the bike and planting the bomb, and then speeding off shortly before the blast.
| March 6, 2008, Times Square bombing | |
|---|---|
The bomb shattered the window and door of the recruiting center | |
| Location | Times Square, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°45′24.73″N 73°59′10.28″W |
| Date | March 6, 2008 3:43 a.m (UTC-5) |
Attack type | Bombing |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Injured | 0 |
| Perpetrator | Unidentified |
Despite 15 years of investigation, authorities have not identified a suspect in the case. Investigators have suggested the bombing may be linked to two previous unsolved bombings in New York City: one at the British consulate in 2005 and Mexican consulate in 2007.
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