Man Arrested in Las Vegas Tesla Center Arson Attacks

Paul Kim, a 36-year-old man, has been arrested and charged with arson and possession of an explosive device following a targeted attack on a Tesla collision center in Las Vegas, where five vehicles were damaged using Molotov cocktails and gunfire. Authorities reported that Kim disabled security cameras and spray-painted the word “RESIST” on the facility's doors during the incident. A significant amount of evidence, including firearms and an unignited Molotov cocktail, was recovered from Kim's residence, linking him to the attack. The FBI characterized the firebombing as having possible terrorist motivations, given the nature of the crime and Kim's social media associations with various leftist groups. Kim was apprehended at a hotel during a cybersecurity convention and remains in custody as federal charges are pending. The investigation involved collaboration among multiple agencies, reflecting the seriousness of the incident.