BREAKING: One Dead After Explosion at California Fertility Clinic in ‘Intentional Act of Violence’ Say Police

Kipp JonesMay 17th, 2025, 5:48 pm
 

An explosion rocked a Palm Springs neighborhood Saturday morning, killing one person and injuring at least five others near a fertility clinic, according to multiple reports.

CNN reported that a blast occurred just before 11 a.m. near North Indian Canyon Drive and East Tachevah Drive in the city. The explosion was powerful enough to be felt more than two miles away, officials said.

The Desert Sun reported:

An explosion that rocked downtown Palm Springs Saturday morning was an “intentional act of violence” that has left one person dead, Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said in what appears to be “an isolated incident.”

Photos and videos from the scene showed major structural damage to American Reproductive Centers, a fertility and in vitro fertilization clinic (IVF).

Several nearby buildings were also damaged, local police said.

One person, believed to be the suspect, died in the blast, law enforcement sources told KABC News. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and officials have not confirmed a motive.

“We are aware of the explosion that occurred this morning in Palm Springs. FBI is on scene and will be investigating whether this was an intentional act,” U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement. “We will release as much information as possible once we are able to confirm details.”

The FBI said:

The FBI is responding with police & fire partners to the scene of an explosion on N Indian Canyon Dr in Palm Springs. FBI assets being deployed include investigators, bomb technicians & an evidence response team. Please contact local authorities for safety precautions in the area.

According to KABC, at least five people were injured during the incident.

Palm Springs city officials said the blast remains under active investigation. Federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are assisting local police with the response.

Police and the FBI have urged the public to avoid the area while bomb technicians and investigators continue to assess the scene.

The ARC said in a statement, “ARC will be fully operational on Monday morning, and our team is here to answer any concerns you may have. We appreciate the incredible support from our patients and local community, as well as the swift action of Palm Springs Police, Fire, and emergency responders. This moment has shaken us-but it has not stopped us. We will continue to serve with strength, love, and the hope that brings new life into the world.”

Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom said he had been briefed on the bombing:

Watch above via CNN.

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