NEW YORK (AP) — The Afghan immigrant arrested in the bombings that rocked a New York City neighborhood and a New Jersey shore town is now facing attempted murder charges over his dramatic capture.
Ahmad Khan Rahami was wounded in a gun battle with Linden, New Jersey, police that erupted when he was discovered sleeping in a bar doorway.
He was charged in Union County with five counts of attempted murder of a police officer. He was being held on $5.2 million bail and remained at a hospital.
It wasn’t known if Rahami had an attorney. Messages left with phone numbers listed for family members weren’t returned.
Federal charges in the bombings have yet to be filed.
Authorities say two Linden officers were wounded trying to arrest Rahami. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening.
