“FBI Focuses Investigation on Suspect in Palm Springs Clinic Explosion”
In a significant development, the FBI has identified Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, of Twentynine Palms, as a person of interest in the deadly explosion at a Palm Springs fertility clinic. The incident, described as one of Southern California’s largest bombing investigations, resulted in one fatality and four injuries. Authorities are urging public assistance to fill gaps in the timeline leading up to the explosion.
A bomb explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic in Palm Springs caused extensive damage and has been classified as an intentional act of terrorism.
The suspect, Guy Edwards Bartkus, 25, from Twentynine Palms, is believed to have died in the blast.
The explosion damaged several buildings, including a Denny’s restaurant and an office building blocks away.
The FBI’s joint terrorism investigators are involved in the investigation, with no motive yet provided.
The blast was felt over two miles away and occurred just before 11 a.m. on North Indian Canyon Drive.
Authorities found two rifles and ammunition next to the exploded vehicle.
Former patients expressed horror at the incident, fearing for stored embryos and clinic staff safety.
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The clinic’s IVF lab and stored embryos were unharmed, and it plans to reopen fully operational on Monday.
Palm Springs Police Chief Andrew Mills expressed sadness but hope for the city’s recovery.
Residents initially mistook the explosion for an earthquake due to its impact.
