New York Man Charged in SoHo IED Plot After June Arrest
New York Man Charged in SoHo IED Plot After June Arrest
Federal authorities have announced charges against Michael Gann, 55, of Inwood, New York, following his arrest in early June 2025 for allegedly manufacturing and attempting to use improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Manhattan. The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge Dale E. Ho, details a dangerous plot that involved homemade explosives and threats to public safety.
According to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Gann is accused of ordering precursor chemicals online in May 2025, which he then used to create at least seven IEDs. He allegedly stored at least five of these devices, along with shotgun shells, on adjoining rooftops of residential buildings in the SoHo neighborhood. In a particularly alarming incident, Gann is said to have thrown one IED onto the subway tracks of the Williamsburg Bridge.
Law enforcement, including the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and the NYPD, swiftly intervened, arresting Gann on June 5, 2025, in SoHo, where a seventh IED was recovered from his person. Officials stated that Gann subsequently lied about disposing of his explosives and supplies. Investigations also revealed that Gann had conducted numerous internet searches related to explosives and firearms in May and June 2025, and posted a concerning message on Instagram hours before his arrest: “Who wants me to go out to play like no tomorrow?”
Gann faces charges including attempted destruction of property by means of explosives, transportation of explosive materials, and unlawful possession of destructive devices. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and a maximum of 20 years for the most serious charge.
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