Michael Gann, 55, from New York City is accused of manufacturing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and throwing one off a Brooklyn bridge. He allegedly ordered precursor chemicals online in May 2025 and conducted internet searches about explosives and firearms. Gann reportedly mixed chemicals to create an explosion and assembled at least seven IEDs, storing them on rooftops. He threw an IED off Williamsburg Bridge and was finally arrested on June 5, 2025, after making threatening posts on social media. Charged with multiple offenses related to explosives, Gann denied disposal of chemicals to authorities.
Michael Gann, a 55-year-old from New York City, is accused of manufacturing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and throwing one off a Brooklyn bridge.
Gann allegedly ordered precursor chemicals like potassium perchlorate and aluminum powder online in May 2025 for creating explosive devices.
Following a series of internet searches related to explosives, Gann is accused of assembling at least seven IEDs, with chemicals stored on rooftops.
He was arrested on June 5, 2025, after posting on Instagram about going out to 'play like no tomorrow' before his capture.
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