Teslas Torched at Las Vegas Facility in 'Targeted Attack'
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Several cars were damaged in what police have called a 'targeted attack' at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas.

Summary

A suspect vandalized and set fire to Teslas at a Las Vegas Collision Center early Tuesday in what police call a “targeted attack.”

The assailant, dressed in black, shot at five vehicles, torched two, and left an undetonated Molotov cocktail. They also spray-painted “Resist” on the building.

Authorities have not confirmed a political motive but noted Elon Musk’s ties to Trump. The FBI is investigating, warning that such acts are federal crimes.

Tesla has faced backlash amid Musk’s government role and far-right politics.

  • Rimu@piefed.socialEnglish
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    11 hours ago

    Property damage can sometimes be considered terrorism, depending on the intent, scale, and impact of the act. Many legal definitions of terrorism include serious destruction of property if it is intended to:

    • Intimidate or coerce a population (e.g., setting fire to critical infrastructure to spread fear).
    • Influence a government or international organization (e.g., bombing government buildings to force political change).
    • Cause widespread disruption (e.g., cyberattacks on essential services).

    Tesla dealerships are not critical infrastructure, government buildings or essential services.

    It’s really a stretch to call this terrorism.