'Anti-ICE' Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.
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Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.
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