- One person was killed and four were injured in a blast near a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California.
- The FBI confirmed the explosion is being treated as an intentional act of terrorism.
- A person of interest has been identified; no active threat remains, authorities say.
- The fertility clinic reported no damage to reproductive material or injuries to staff.
- The Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the ongoing investigation.
Deadly Blast Rocks Palm Springs Fertility Clinic
A fatal explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday is being investigated as an act of terrorism, federal authorities confirmed.
One Dead, Four Injured
The blast, which occurred around 11 a.m. local time, left one person dead and four others injured. Debris from the explosion scattered across several blocks, according to Akil Davis, assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office.
FBI Confirms Terrorism Investigation
Speaking at a press conference, Davis described the incident as a “deliberate” act. “Make no mistake, this is an intentional act of terrorism,” he said. Though investigators are not actively searching for a suspect, a person of interest has been identified. Authorities have not confirmed whether this individual is the deceased victim.
Public Safety Assured
Palm Springs Police Chief Andrew Mills emphasized that the incident was isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the community. “I am confident that the community is not at risk any longer,” Mills said.
Clinic Reports No Internal Damage
In a Facebook post, American Reproductive Centers stated that the explosion involved a vehicle in the clinic’s parking lot. The clinic reported that none of its staff were injured, and all reproductive materials—eggs, embryos, and related assets—were unharmed. “This moment has shaken us—but it has not stopped us,” the post read.
Federal and Local Response
Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed the explosion in a statement, calling the attack “unforgivable.” She added, “The Trump administration understands that women and mothers are the heartbeat of America.” Bomb technicians and the Joint Terrorism Task Force continued examining the scene over the weekend, and investigators are probing the possibility that the explosion was live-streamed.
Source: NPR