Man Arrested After Throwing Molotov Cocktail In Brooklyn Deli
The FDNY revealed that fire marshals have arrested a man for the alleged use of improvised incendiary devices, better known as an “Molotov cocktail” attack that resulted in damage at a deli in Brooklyn.
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Police arrested Joel Managal, 38 for the damage and destruction of a Brooklyn deli located at 496 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn on October 30th, 2021.
The rapid response allowed firefighters to quickly bring the fire under control. According to authorities, only one person was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
According to the video, you can see the man outside the store lighting the device before slinging it onto the store, which caused an explosion of flames. It seems people were inside the deli and quickly ran out. Afterwards, Mangal then attempted to throw another Molotov cocktail in the deli, but another man struck his hand causing it to spread on the street. Mangal then attempted to run away while other from inside the store tried to put the flames out.
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“Fortunately, there was no loss of life here. The investigative work from the Explosives and Arson Task Force comprised of our Fire Marshals, the NYPD, and ATF, led to the timely arrest of this suspect who threatened the safety of our communities by using such a cruel and destructive device,” said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “FDNY will continue to work alongside local, state, and federal partners to bring to justice those who use fire as a weapon against New Yorkers.”