A Manhattan man, Michael Gann, has been charged with creating improvised explosive devices and endangering public safety. He assembled at least seven IEDs, storing some atop buildings in SoHo and throwing another onto subway tracks. He ordered two pounds of potassium perchlorate and aluminum powder online, among other materials. Gann was arrested with an IED on June 5. He reportedly lied about disposing of his materials and made concerning internet searches prior to his arrest. Fortunately, no injuries occurred during this incident.
One of the devices found on the rooftops contained about 30 grams of explosive powder - roughly 600 times the legal limit for consumer fireworks, according to court documents.
Prosecutors said Gann ordered approximately two pounds of potassium perchlorate and one pound of aluminum powder online in May, along with more than 200 cardboard tubes and over 50 feet of fuses.
Law enforcement arrested Gann in SoHo on June 5 with a seventh IED on his person. Prosecutors said he later lied to investigators, claiming he had thrown out the chemicals and shotgun shells in a Manhattan dumpster.
Hours before his arrest, Gann posted on Instagram: 'Who wants me to go out to play like no tomorrow?'
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