Las Vegas authorities have arrested 36-year-old Paul Kim in connection with a targeted arson attack on a Tesla collision center. Kim faces charges of arson and possession of an explosive device following the March 18, 2025 incident, where he allegedly used Molotov cocktails and a firearm, damaging five vehicles. Officials have classified the attack as politically motivated terrorism.
Key Details of the Arrest
Kim was taken into custody on March 26, 2025, after investigators uncovered critical evidence, including DNA traces from the scene and social media activity linking him to communist and pro-Palestinian groups. Police also recovered multiple weapons during the arrest.
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Rising Wave of Attacks on Tesla Facilities
This incident is part of a broader pattern of assaults on Tesla properties across the U.S. The FBI is currently probing similar Molotov cocktail attacks in Missouri, Oregon, and Colorado, all occurring since January 2025. Experts suggest the surge in violence may be tied to rising political tensions, particularly due to Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration.
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