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FBI is investigating reports of an ‘incendiary device’ being thrown at an ICE building in Atlanta

The FBI said no one was injured and no significant damage was reported as agents searched for the suspect and a motive.

  • On Tuesday, the FBI began investigating an 'incendiary device' thrown at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta at approximately 9:30 p.m., located at 180 Ted Turner.
  • The targeted building at 180 Ted Turner also houses the Atlanta Immigration Court, and Atlanta police initially responded to reports of a possible object before referring the investigation to the FBI.
  • FBI personnel and evidence response technicians are on-site collecting evidence, while authorities confirmed there were no reports of injuries or significant damage and no known threat to public safety.
  • The Federal Bureau is leading the highly active inquiry into the device, though ICE did not immediately respond to requests for comment late Tuesday.
  • Action News dispatched a reporter to the scene as the FBI continues to process the area for clues while the investigation remains ongoing with no further details currently available.
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'Molotov cocktail' was thrown at an ICE building in Atlanta and the FBI is investigating

The FBI is investigating after a “Molotov cocktail-style device” was thrown at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta. Authorities say it happened Tuesday night around 8:15 p.m. The FBI said in a statement that the device…

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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