Tesla Service Center in Las Vegas Torched, Vehicles Destroyed
Tesla Service Center in Las Vegas Hit by Arson Attack
A Tesla service center in Las Vegas became the latest target of violence on March 18, 2025, when several vehicles were set ablaze around 2:45 AM PDT. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the fire at the Collision Center on West Badura Avenue destroyed multiple Teslas, with the word “Resist” spray-painted on the building. This incident joins a wave of attacks on Tesla properties across the U.S., prompting Elon Musk to denounce it as “violent terrorism” on X at 8:55 AM PDT.
Flames Engulf Tesla Lot in Targeted Strike
Police and Clark County Fire crews rushed to the scene after multiple 911 calls reported a blaze and possible gunshots. Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren called it a “targeted attack,” noting the suspect used Molotov cocktails and fired three rounds into vehicles. Posts on X captured flaming Teslas and a tense standoff as firefighters doused the inferno by 2:54 AM PDT. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force joined the probe, signaling a deeper investigation into extremist motives.
Rising Tide of Tesla Attacks Nationwide
Since January, Tesla properties have faced shootings, explosions, and fires from Oregon to Massachusetts. A Cybertruck explosion outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel on New Year’s Day and Cybertruck vandalism in Kansas City highlight the trend. Extremist groups, railing against Musk’s role in Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have called for violence to pressure federal policy shifts, per posts on X and web reports. Tesla’s stock has slid nearly 48% this year amid the unrest.
Musk and Authorities Push Back Hard
Musk condemned the Las Vegas attack on X, stating, “Tesla just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks.” At a press briefing, FBI Agent Spencer Evans warned, “This is a federal crime—we will find you and prosecute you.” The suspect, clad in black, remains at large, but police see no ongoing public threat. Posts on X show a polarized response—some decry the violence, others cheer it as resistance to Musk’s influence.
What’s Driving the Violence?
The attacks coincide with Musk’s high-profile White House role, slashing federal jobs and aid—moves critics tie to Tesla boycotts and rage. The Las Vegas arson’s “Resist” graffiti hints at political undertones, though no group has claimed it. Posts on X speculate on ties to broader anti-Trump or anti-corporate sentiment, but police and the FBI focus on nailing the culprit first. As Tesla properties brace for more, this fire marks a volatile turn in an escalating saga.
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