The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating an arson attack at a Tesla facility that took place in the wee hours of the morning, resulting in several vehicles being set aflame and the property vandalized. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred near the 6200 block of Badura, where witnesses observed an individual clad in black igniting multiple Tesla cars. The Clark County Fire Department successfully extinguished the flames, while "RESIST" was found spray-painted at the front of the establishment.
The investigation has disclosed that at least five Tesla vehicles were damaged during the episode, Molotov cocktails and a firearm were deployed in the assault, and what is more, at least three rounds were fired into vehicles before federal agents, including bomb technicians and forensic specialists, descended upon the scene to assist Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, as Hoodline reported further details indicating heightened security measures are in place around Tesla locations in response to the attack.
This act of arson comes amid a rash of similar Tesla-targeted vandalism across Oregon and Washington State, and some speculate the attack may be linked to Elon Musk's controversial political affiliations, particularly his association with President Donald Trump. While the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has yet to confirm these motivations, the backdrop of these attacks, including a recent White House event where Trump openly supported Tesla, cannot be ignored.
As of the last update, no injuries have been reported following the inferno at the Tesla Collision Center located on Badura Avenue near Jones Boulevard and the 215 Beltway; however, the full extent of property damage is still being assessed and meanwhile the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is working alongside local law enforcement to probe the incident, indicating federal scrutiny over the matter, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Facebook post.
Tesla has thus far not released a statement concerning the attack, and the ongoing investigation seeks to uncover whether there is a broader narrative intertwined with these destructive acts. Those with any pertinent information are urged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or the FBI tip lines as the quest for answers and justice continues in this federal crime case.
