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This superhero should consider investing in a mask. The NYPD chief who went viral for rushing into action to take down two alleged ISIS-inspired botched bombers outside Grace Mansion doesn’t want his newfound fame.
Chief Aaron Edwards recalled his actions during the alleged ISIS-inspired attack that occurred March 7 in an interview. Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, and Emir Balat, 18, allegedly lit homemade bombs during opposing demonstrations outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Gracie Mansion — and NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and fellow officer Sgt.
In a jaw-dropping act of raw courage, NYPD Assistant Chief Aaron Edwards leapt over an iron barricade and tackled an ISIS-inspired terrorist to the ground — bare hands, live bomb, zero hesitation. The scene unfolded Saturday outside Gracie Mansion during a chaotic protest when 18-year-old Emir Balat hurled an improvised explosive device into the crowd and was winding up to throw a second one.
Some heroes wear blue! An NYPD chief is being widely praised for his heroism after jumping into action to take down two alleged wannabe terrorists — just moments after they hurled bombs outside Gracie Mansion.
The Issue: Chief Aaron Edward and Sgt. Luis Navarro’s heroic takedown of ISIS bomb-throwers. The viral photo of Assistant Chief Aaron Edwards jumping over a metal barricade simply exemplifies the courage and training of every uniformed and plainclothes ...
A photo of NYPD officer Aaron Edwards went viral where he was seen jumping a barricade to tackle Emir Balat before he could throw an IED.