LOS ANGELES -- An explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, killed one person and injured five others, according to authorities.
Law enforcement sources indicated that the individual believed to be responsible for the explosion died at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not been released.
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills stated that the explosion appears to be an intentional act of violence. The blast caused extensive damage, affecting multiple buildings over several blocks.
US Attorney General Pamela Bondi confirmed in a post on the social platform X that federal agents are assisting local authorities in the investigation.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area, which remains an active emergency scene as the investigation continues. / Xinhua