FBI Says Fertility Clinic Bombing Was Terror Attack

An explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, left one person dead and four others injured, according to Akil Davis, the FBI’s assistant director in charge of the Los Angeles field office. He made the announcement during a news conference on Saturday.

Authorities are still working to confirm the identity of the person who died in the blast, Davis said, describing the incident as “one of the largest bombing investigations we’ve had in Southern California.”

“Make no mistake, this is an intentional act of terrorism,” Davis stated, adding that the FBI believes the fertility clinic was specifically targeted. The investigation is being conducted by the Joint Terrorism Task Force in collaboration with the Palm Springs Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Although the FBI has identified a person of interest, they are not currently searching for any suspects, the agency noted.

A law enforcement source told CNN that the individual who died in the explosion is believed to be responsible for the bombing, though investigators are still working to verify the identity of the deceased.

Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills emphasized that the attack was an “isolated” event and that the “community is no longer at risk.”

“Terrorism came knocking on the door of Palm Springs. We survived, and I can tell you … this city will rise,” Mills declared.

The explosion occurred outside the American Reproductive Centers, located in the upscale desert city about 100 miles east of Los Angeles. Footage from the scene showed thick smoke, shattered windows, and emergency sirens.

The blast happened around 11 a.m. local time, according to an email from the ATF.

While Davis confirmed the attack was “targeted,” he did not elaborate on a possible motive.

Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte told CNN that investigators have not yet determined who was behind the attack or why it occurred.

“We don’t have the why or who yet,” he said.

In a statement, American Reproductive Centers confirmed that none of their staff were injured and that their lab facilities, including all eggs, embryos, and reproductive materials, were unharmed.

“Our mission has always been to help build families, and in times like these, we are reminded of just how fragile and precious life is,” the clinic said in its statement. “In the face of this tragedy, we remain committed to creating hope—because we believe that healing begins with community, compassion, and care.”

The clinic offers services such as in vitro fertilization, surrogacy, and egg freezing, and is known as the Coachella Valley’s first full-service fertility center and IVF lab.

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine expressed their concern on social media, calling the explosion “deeply concerning.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the violence, stating, “We are working to learn more, but let me be clear: the Trump administration understands that women and mothers are the heartbeat of America.”

“Violence against a fertility clinic is unforgivable,” she added in a post on X.