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Boston College Student Arrested for Kansas City Tesla Firebombing

Owen McIntire, 19, faces federal charges for arson and possession of unregistered destructive devices in connection to the March 17 attack.

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Overview

  • Owen McIntire, a 19-year-old Kansas City native and college student in Boston, was arrested and charged for a firebombing at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • The March 17 attack involved Molotov cocktails, damaging two Cybertrucks valued at over $100,000 each and two charging stations.
  • Surveillance footage allegedly shows McIntire igniting and throwing incendiary devices at a Cybertruck while wearing distinct clothing.
  • Federal prosecutors, including the Department of Justice, have emphasized zero tolerance for politically motivated violence, warning of decades-long prison sentences for those convicted.
  • The FBI, ATF, and local law enforcement collaborated on the investigation, recovering forensic evidence and arresting McIntire in Boston earlier today.