The cnn newsroom on this new years day. We have a Major Development on that bizarre attack that unfolded near last nights new years eve festivities in times square. Three new York City Police officers are recovering after an unprovoked attack by a man wielding a machete. Multiple Law Enforcement sources tell us the 19yearold suspect was carrying some of his writings and his radical views. What have you learned, gloria . Thats right, pamela. Good evening. Weve been trying to learn more about this suspect as you said, a 19yearold man. We can now tell you he was, in fact, carrying a hand written dillry. In it he expressed his desire to join the Taliban In Afghanistan and die as a martyr. Thats according to multiple Law Enforcement sources. Now, investigators believe the suspect arrived in New York City on thursday and he checked into a hotel in the leer east side. Investigators and sources also telling my colleague john miller that he traveled to times square on saturday. Thats when police said this 19yearold man approached police that was stationed at these set times square were being screened for security purposes. Thats when the man pulled out a machete and tried to strike one of the officers in the head. He struck him. He then struck a second officer, and then a third officer pulled out his Service Weapon and fired a shot. The suspect was injured on the shoulder. He is recovering at the hospital. Those officers also making a recovery. Now, sources tell Cnn Federal Authorities at the u. S. Attorneys office for the Southern District of new york and the Manhattan District Attorney have been discussing whether to charge the suspect federalry or under state law or possibly both in relation to this attack. So far he has not been charged, and it is unclear if he has an attorney. Investigators also seeking Search Warrants for his phone and for his online activities. So trevor beckford, 19 years old from maine. That is where hes from, a small town in maine, whales, a small town. That is the suspect behind this attack according to multiple Law Enforcement sources tonight. Pam, learning more ability this man. A Significant Development considering the place where this attack took place just after 10 00 last night in times square as thousands and thousands of people were pouring into the area to watch the ball drop. If this is, in fact, determined to be an act of terror, it is a significant attack that would have that took place not only in one of the biggest if not the biggest celebration around new years in the entire country but also an event that is attended by thousands and thousands of people and is monitored by heavy Police Presence every year. Pam . Gloria pazmino, thanks very much. Now lets turn to jonathan lacker. Jonathan, your first reaction to this news. Theres a lot of reaction. But this clearly highlights the danger Law Enforcement faces across the country day in and day out. At any moment in time these dramatic and dynamic attacks can occur, you know, without any warning whatsoever. So i think that theres a lot to unpack here. You know, were still in the if fa infancy of this investigation, but clearly the individual saw the events of new years eve at times square was the perfect opportunity to launch this attack. I think what we have to figure outright now is while he acted alone in the physical attack was he inspired or was he directed by others, you know, to engage in this violent attack on Police Officers, right . So you think about this type of, you know, sharp edged weapon that was utilized. He was Walking AroundNew York City. He could have launched this attack at any moment in time. He chose new York City Police officers to attack. That is a signal directly whether its an attack on, you know, police in general, an attack on the nypd, we dont know exactly what the motive was here. But we do know that these officers were injured. Thankfully, theyll be okay. Theyre recovering, but, again, directly focused on the nypd here. As far as i understand this has not been labeled a terrorist attack, but clearly this new information would be pertinent in trying to determine if in fact it was. What would Law Enforcement need to do to make that determination . And how would that change the investigation . Well, first of all, theyd have to take a look at the act itself. Was the act in furtherance of some sort of ideology, right . Was it to support that ideology . And groups really focus in like groups that radicalalize individuals really look to put this ideology and basically give somebody a sense of belonging, a sense of being. And thats how they quickly radicalize someone. This is someone thats young, theyre impressionable. And thats really what radicalization focuses on are those individuals who feel potentially marginalized in life, and theyre looking for this, you know, a quest of significance. And thats how someone can be radicalized so quickly. In that radicalization, in that ideology is there a violent tendency here . Is there something that is in furtherance of a violent act . Thats what investigators are looking for right now to tie all this together. Celebrations like this one in times square have long been seen as soft targets. Clearly there was a lot of security around. Fortunately there was, but does any of this change how these events should be safeguarded by police in your view . Listen, just saturday morning i read the nypd intelligence and Counter Terrorism event survey really saying specifically there was no directed or targeted threats being made towards the event. But the nypd, you know, very cautiously says due to the iconic, you know, status and the global visualization of this event, hostile actors whether theyre domestic or foreign terrorist groups, you know, still will see the tiemds square new years eve event as a viable opportunity for violence and disruption. I mean, this is why theres such a multilayered coordinated Security Apparatus and structure thats built around this specific event but all events whether its the thanksgiving day parade, you know, National Security special security events in New York City. Thats why we put forth this level of planning to prevent and thwart these types of attacks. Really we dont know what the motivation was of this attacker. What would have happened if they got beyond this checkpoint into times square with that weapon . You know, dozens could have been injured very quickly. So the Security Structure of times square that evening worked. It prevented that attacker from getting in. You know, unfortunately, three officers got injured in the process. And, again, an attack against the police. Jonathan, thank you for sharing your perspective. We appreciate it. And new developments tonight in the idaho murder investigation. For the first time were hearing from the parents of the suspect in this case. 28yearold Bryan Kohberger is facing four counts of first degree murder in the brutal slayings of the University Of Idaho students. On november 13th. It is clearly a shock to kohbergers family. Cnns jean casarez joins us now with more. What is the family saying . Reporter hi, pamela. I will and ive got it statement and i want you to hear it. The attorney for Bryan Kohberger tells me that his family is not allowed to visit him at the correctional facility, which is where hes housed right behind me. So the very last time they did see him was on the Early Morning hours of friday because he was arrested at the family home. And the attorney tells me his father is actually the one that answered the door. They now have released that statement and i want to read it to you. It says first and foremost we are deeply we care deeply for the four families who have lost their precious children. There are no words that can adequately express the sadness we feel, and we pray each day for them. Well continue to let the Legal Process unfold, and as a family we will love and support our son and brother. We have fully cooperated with Law Enforcement agencies in an attempt to seek the truth and promote his Presumption Of Innocence rather than judge unknown facts and make erroneous assumptions. That Legal Process will continue tuesday 3 00 p. M. Eastern time. It is the Extradition Hearing that will be right here in North Eastern pennsylvania. And we do understand through his attorney that he will waive extradition so he can be expedited back to idaho. And what is kohbergers attorney saying now about the chargers against him . Well, this is his first and his only attorney at this point until he arrives in idaho. And of course that constitutional right that youre innocent until Proven Guilty is at the foremost of what he talks about. But he also says that his client is doing relatively well under the circumstances. Now, your client is highly educated, very intelligent. He has to appreciate the seriousness of what is happening right now. Oh, absolutely. He is very intelligent. In my hour conversation with him, that comes off. I can tell that. And he understands where we are right now. Have you spoken to his family at all, their reaction here in North Eastern pennsylvania . I have spoken to his family last night. They have my Cellphone Number now, so they contacted me last night. I spoke to them for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Theyre also very shocked, out of character for bryan. Theyre really in awe over everything thats going on. Reporter now, maybe his family is not being allowed to go visit him while he is in the local jail here, but the fact is that a courtroom is for the public, and on tuesday he will be in that public courtroom for that hearing, and his family if they choose will have a right to be in there. Pamela . Our thanks tajean. Much more ahead tonight in the cnn newsroom including Congressional Republicans wrapping up a special meeting today as they get set to take control of the House Of Representatives tuesday. The big question tonight, does Kevin Mccarthy have the votes to win the speakers gavel. Plus 2022 ended with a barrage of rockets in ukraine. What will the new year have in store for this rising conflict . A cnn Military Analyst shares his perspective. Youre going to meet two parents who lost their teenager to the Fentanyl Crisis and want to make sure others avoid their agonizing pain. Technically when enamel is gone, you cannot get it back. But there are ways you can repair it. 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And in a letter they are making it clear they are still not sold on him. Melanie zenona joins us now by phone. Bring us up to speed, melanie. Mccarthy has been negotiating for weeks. And ultimately, pam, he did agree to a number of their most hard line demands, and that includes giving just five lawmakers the power to call for a vote on an opposing sitting speaker. That is something im told he announced on a Conference Call earlier today. But despite that it does not appear mccarthys critics are sold on him, at least not yet. As we mentioned a group of nine hard liners put out a letter and said some of these suggestions insufficient. They want a single lawmaker to be able to call for a vote to be able a topple a speaker. Thats how it used to be before Speaker Pelosi changed the rules. And also want a Commitment Speakership are not going to play a role in primaries. In other words mccarthy has a lot of worth to do between tomorrow and tuesday, which is when the speakers vote is. And meanwhile theyre increasingly worried mccarthy is negotiating all his power away essentially for nothing. They are going to swallow those changes if it gets mccarthy the speakership. However, as of right now, pam, theres no guarantee thats going to happen. Wow, so if mccarthy doesnt have the votes, does anyone . Are there candidates the hard liners would back along with the moderates . Theyve been pretty tightlipped about that candidate would be. Theyve claimed theyve talked to some people who would be willing to throw their hat in the ring. Ive talked to some republicans and theyve kind of talked about steve scalise. However, hes made clear hes backing mccarthy and has no intentions of challenging him. So unless mccarthy completely drops out of the race, i dont think well see other people jump in. But it could certainly get messy on tuesday because if they cant get someone on the first ballot they keep voting and voting until they elect someone. 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