One person was killed and at least five people were injured in an explosion of vehicles outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, Saturday morning, according to sources of application of the law and the establishment.
Investigators believe that the deceased person was the suspect in the explosion, according to a source of application of the law.
Active research is underway to determine if there are devices planted in the area.
“The explosion seems to be an intentional act of violence and the explosion extends over blocks with several damaged buildings, some seriously,” Palm Springs police chief Andy Mills said in a statement.
In this screenshot of a video, the debris covers the street following an explosion in Palm Springs, California, on May 17, 2025.
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Mills warned residents to be on the lookout for any potential proof, and if they find it, leave it and call the authorities.
“Agents or officers will collect evidence. Our first priority is to make the scene sure for our community,” he said.
The Attorney General Pam Bondi published a declaration on X declaring that it had been informed of the situation.
“Federal agents are on the ground which now respond alongside local law enforcement. We work to find out more,” she said, adding: “violence against a fertility clinic is unforgivable”.
Residents were invited to stay away from North Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, California.
The images released show that smoke struggles and firefighters responding to the consequences of a possible explosion in Palm Springs, California.
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The American reproductive centers of Palm Springs said that a car exploded outside its establishment, but that its staff, its eggs, its embryos and its reproductive materials were unharmed.
“This morning, an unexpected and tragic incident occurred outside our installation of Palm Springs when a vehicle exploded in the parking lot near our building. We have a broken heart to learn that this event claimed a life and caused injuries, and our largest condolences go to individuals and families affected,” the arc said in a press release.
In this screening of a video, the first stakeholders are presented at the scene of an explosion in Palm Springs, California, on May 17, 2025.
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“Arc will be fully operational on Monday morning, and our team is there to respond to all the concerns you may have. We appreciate the incredible support of our patients and local communities, as well as the rapid action of the Palm Springs, fire and emergency police.
The explosion occurred on the North Indian Canyon Drive near East Tachevah Drive just before 11 a.m. local time.
In this screening of a video, the first stakeholders are presented at the scene of an explosion in Palm Springs, California, on May 17, 2025.
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The investigators made a descent into a property in Twentynine Palms on Saturday afternoon which was supposed to be linked to the suspect, according to sources knowing the sources of the investigation.
The images released show that smoke struggles and firefighters responding to the consequences of a possible explosion in Palm Springs, California.
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California governor Gavin Newsom was also informed of the explosion.
“The state, through [California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services]Coordinating with local and federal authorities to support the response, “said the newsom office in a statement.
“The FBI responds with the police & Fire Partners at the scene of an explosion on N Indian Canyon DR in Palmsprings, “said the agency in a post.” FBI assets are deployed include investigators, bombs technicians And a team of response to evidence. Please contact local authorities for safety precautions in the region. “”
In this screening of a video, the first stakeholders are presented at the scene of an explosion in Palm Springs, California, on May 17, 2025.
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In addition to the FBI, the ATF said that it also sent resources to Palm Springs to help, including bombs technicians and fire investigators.
-Abc News’ Jack Date, Alexander Mallin and Ivan Pereira contributed to this report.
