Islamic Extremism Drove Suspect in Times Square Attack, Official Says

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : After his family alerted law enforcement of his plan to go overseas, he said that he planned instead to travel domestically, and in peace.
45% : Mr. Bickford may face terrorism charges as well, said the law enforcement official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a continuing investigation.
43% : The other two officers, including the one who shot Mr. Bickford, have been released from the hospital, while Mr. Bickford remains hospitalized in stable condition, the law enforcement official said.
39% : Mr. Bickford also referred in his diary to his brother, who is in the U.S. military, as having assumed the uniform of the enemy, the law enforcement official said.

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