A suspected arson attack in Brooklyn has left multiple NYPD vehicles destroyed, prompting a full-scale investigation into the early morning blaze.
Authorities confirmed that at least three marked police vehicles were set on fire outside a precinct in the borough’s Crown Heights neighborhood. The flames erupted just after midnight, drawing emergency responders who quickly contained the fire but not before significant damage occurred.
Surveillance footage reportedly captured an individual approaching the vehicles before the fire broke out. Investigators are working to identify the suspect and determine a motive, treating the case as a targeted act against law enforcement.
No injuries were reported, but the incident has raised concerns about officer safety and escalating tensions between anti-police groups and city authorities. The NYPD has increased patrols around precincts as a precaution while the arson unit leads the investigation.