Suspect busted after Molotov cocktails hurled at two religious buildings in Queens

Suspect busted after Molotov cocktails hurled at two religious buildings in Queens

A suspect is in custody after chucking Molotov cocktails at two religious buildings in Queens late Wednesday night, according to police.

The 36-year-old man allegedly hurled a firebomb at the front door of the Iglesia Bautista El Mesias church on 75th Street in Ozone Park, which exploded and caused a small fire just before midnight, police said.

He then walked less than a mile to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on 78th Street in Woodhaven and threw another Molotov cocktail at the building’s front door, which again smashed and sparked a blaze.

The firebombs were hurled at two nearby religious buildings in Queens late Wednesday night. Kevin C. Downs for NY Post
Police recovered two additional Molotov cocktails from the suspect’s bag, sources said. Kevin C. Downs for NY Post
Police said no damages or injuries were reported in both incidents. Kevin C. Downs for NY Post

FDNY doused the flames at both locations, and no serious damage or injuries were reported, cops said.

The 36-year-old suspect was located by police — who found two additional Molotov cocktails in his bag, police sources said.

Investigators believe the man may be tied to multiple similar incidents, sources said.

He was taken into custody and charges are pending, according to police.

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