A car bombing outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has been declared an act of terrorism by authorities. The suspect, who died in the explosion, has been identified, though his name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Four other individuals sustained injuries in the blast and are receiving medical treatment.
The explosion occurred Monday morning, causing significant damage to the clinic and surrounding area. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are working to determine the motive behind the attack and whether the suspect acted alone or had any connections to extremist groups.
"We are treating this as an act of terrorism due to the intentional nature of the attack and the potential to cause widespread fear and panic," said a spokesperson for the Palm Springs Police Department. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Palm Springs Car Bombing Declared Act of Terrorism
Authorities are investigating a car bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic as an act of terrorism. The suspect, who died in the explosion, has been identified. The blast injured four other people. The motive for the attack remains under investigation.
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