An individual was taken into custody Monday morning after allegedly deploying an incendiary device outside a federal building in lower Manhattan, injuring two people, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

In a post on X, Patel said the incident occurred outside 26 Federal Plaza, which houses multiple government agencies, including the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and immigration courts.

"This morning an individual deployed an incendiary device outside of 26 Federal Plaza in New York," Patel wrote. "The individual is in custody and two minor injuries reported thus far. FBI JTTF is investigating the incident."

Authorities did not immediately identify the injured individuals or specify whether they were civilians, federal employees, or law enforcement personnel.

No information about the individual's identity, possible motive, or potential charges was immediately released.

The FBI's New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the investigation, according to Patel.

The task force includes federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and routinely investigates potential acts of terrorism and other threats to public safety.

Officials have not said whether the incident is being investigated as terrorism or whether the incendiary device caused any significant property damage.

Federal Plaza is a major government complex in Manhattan and serves as a hub for numerous federal offices, drawing employees, visitors, and members of the public each day.

The FBI has not released information indicating whether investigators believe the suspect acted alone or whether there is any continuing threat to the public.

The incident comes amid heightened security concerns surrounding federal facilities across the country, though authorities have not indicated whether Friday's incident is connected to any broader pattern or ongoing investigation.