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FBI Confirms Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Explosion as Terrorist Attack

A car bomb outside the American Reproductive Centers killed one, injured five, and caused widespread damage in what officials call a deliberate act of violence.

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The side of American Reproductive Centers clinic is seen after an explosion being investigated by law enforcement as an intentional act of violence in Palm Springs on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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A road is closed near the site of an explosion Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Palm Springs, Calif.

Overview

  • The explosion, deemed an intentional terrorist act, occurred Saturday morning in the parking lot of the American Reproductive Centers in Palm Springs, California.
  • One person was killed, believed to be the suspect, though their identity remains unconfirmed; five others sustained injuries.
  • The blast caused significant structural damage across several blocks, shattering windows and damaging nearby businesses and infrastructure.
  • Despite severe damage to the clinic's office, its IVF lab and stored embryos were unharmed, and the facility plans to resume operations Monday.
  • Federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are actively investigating the attack, with no motive or additional suspects identified at this time.