NEW: Feds Probe ‘Mystery Call’ That Came From ISIS-Inspired Bomber’s Home After NYC Attack

In the aftermath of the ISIS-inspired attempted bombing attack targeting a right-wing activist and Christian protesters in New York City on March 7, investigators are examining three phone calls placed from the family home of one of the suspects, Ibrahim Kayumi, located in suburban Philadelphia.

The calls were made to 911 or non-emergency law enforcement lines. The first occurred at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, the second at 9:19 p.m. on the same day, and the third at 8:54 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, according to a report from Fox News. Details regarding the content of the conversations or the specific motivations for the calls remain undisclosed at this time.

The calls, which originated from Kayumi’s residence hours after the incident, have prompted questions about potential knowledge or involvement by family members. Authorities have not provided statements directly addressing the calls, but the timing may contribute to broader scrutiny of the suspects’ networks as part of the continuing probe.

Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, is one of two suspects currently facing charges in connection with the attempted attack

Emir Balat, 18,and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, both residents of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, allegedly travelled to Manhattan to target a protest outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The protest was organized by right-wing activist Jake Lang, who has frequently demonstrated against the spread of Islam in America and has been attacked by leftist counter protesters on numerous occasions.

The situation was similar this past weekend, when a larger group of counter protesters showed up and immediately clashed with Lang’s group. About 30 minutes into the event, footage shows Balat running up to the group and shouting “Allahu Akbar” before tossing an explosive device towards Lang’s group.

The device — which state and federal investigators have described as an improvised explosive device (IED) capable of serious bodily harm or death — produced smoke but ultimately failed to detonate.

He then ran towards Kayumi, who handed him a second device, which was promptly tossed just feet away from a group of New York Police Department (NYPD) officers. That device also failed to detonate.

At the protest outside Gracie Mansion in NYC, a shocking moment was captured on video. In the exact second the incident unfolded, an Arab male can be seen running toward activist Jake Lang while yelling “Allahu Akbar,” holding what appears to be an explosive device before… pic.twitter.com/nyoKTYjEaZ

— Viral News NYC (@ViralNewsNYC) March 7, 2026

Both suspects were apprehended by NYPD officers at the scene. During an interview with investigators, Kayumi stated simply that “ISIS” provided the inspiration for their attempted attack. In subsequent interviews, Balat informed authorities that he had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, had watched ISIS propaganda on his phone, and that his actions were partly inspired by ISIS.

Balat later threw up a hand signal commonly associated with ISIS while being escorted from a court hearing by officers.

Federal prosecutors have charged both with attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization and use of a weapon of mass destruction. Both suspects made an initial court appearance on March 9 and are being held without bail.

State and federal authorities conducted raids of the suspects’ homes — located in Newtown and Langhorne Townships, respectively — a day after the attacks on March 8. A third suspicious device was recovered from a vehicle associated with the suspects as a result of the initial raids.

FBI investigators also raided a storage unit associated with the suspects, where they found explosives and conducted controlled detonations. Explosive residue was also uncovered from the storage unit.

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