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Man accused of setting a fire outside a federal building in New York City

Authorities detained a former U.S. Army soldier who is accused of starting a fire and shooting a pellet gun outside of a federal building in New York City that houses an immigration court.

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Man accused of setting a fire outside a federal building in New York City

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Details on suspect in explosion outside federal building in New York City

U.S. Army veteran Andrew Arrabaca, 43, is in custody Monday after allegedly setting off fireworks and igniting a fire outside a federal building in New York City on Monday. Tom Hanson reports.

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