Times Square bomber

The Times Square bomber refers to Faisal Shahzad, who attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square, New York City, on May 1, 2010. The bomb, made from propane and other materials, failed to explode, and Shahzad was arrested days later. He was inspired by extremist ideologies and aimed to cause mass casualties. Shahzad was quickly linked to the Pakistani Taliban. In 2010, he pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including terrorism, and was sentenced to life in prison, highlighting ongoing concerns about homegrown terrorism and security in urban areas.