Tragedy struck a Palm Springs fertility clinic and IVF lab last week after authorities confirmed that an explosion, likely caused by a car bomb, killed at least one person, injuring several more.
According to The Mirror, police and FBI are investigating the deadly incident, which resulted what authorities described as "body parts everywhere" in the aftermath of the explosion.
The Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California was the sight of the deadly explosion, which caused a loud boom heard for blocks.
So far, the deadly situation has been described by authorities as a "car explosion," though they wouldn't confirm any further details at the time of the report.
The bomb attack, which has now been classified as a "terrorist attack" by the FBI, killed one person and injured four others, according to the BBC.
A suspect in the attack has already been named, according to the outlet.
BBC noted:
The suspect in the blast has been identified as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, according to sources familiar with the investigation who spoke to BBC's US partner CBS News.
Witnesses told the BBC the blast was strong enough to shatter windows and badly damage a nearby building that housed the ARC.
Several witnesses and bystanders were interviewed after the explosion, with one person indicating that the explosion knocked him off of his bicycle.
"It was that big of an explosion and I could hear windows shattering all around me," said Michael Beaumier, a witness.
“Make no mistake, this is an intentional act of terrorism. The FBI is investigating it as such.” -Our Assistant Director in charge at @FBILosAngeles Akil Davis giving the latest on the explosion in Palm Springs, CA. Our teams are working day and night on the ground to assist. pic.twitter.com/Rb8gM5BAwF
— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) May 18, 2025
Users across social media reacted to the news of the attack on the fertility clinic.
"There needs to be a reason for this to stop. You need to make an example out of this guy," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "Find and prosecute this terrorist(s). They have no place here."
Hopefully they do make an example of the suspect. This needs to end.
