Authorities investigate near the site of an explosion in Palm Springs, California, the United States, on May 17, 2025. At least one person was killed and five others injured on Saturday in an explosion outside a fertility clinic in the desert resort city of Palm Springs, California, according to authorities. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)
LOS ANGELES, May 17 (Xinhua) -- At least one person was killed and five others injured on Saturday in an explosion outside a fertility clinic in the desert resort city of Palm Springs, California, according to authorities.
The individual believed to be responsible for the explosion was killed at the scene, law enforcement sources said. The identity of the deceased has not been released.
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said the explosion appears to be an intentional act of violence. The blast caused extensive damage, affecting multiple buildings over several blocks.
In a post on the social platform X, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi confirmed that federal agents are assisting local authorities in the investigation.
Authorities urged the public to avoid the area, which remains an active emergency scene as the investigation is underway. ■
Authorities investigate near the site of an explosion in Palm Springs, California, the United States, on May 17, 2025. At least one person was killed and five others injured on Saturday in an explosion outside a fertility clinic in the desert resort city of Palm Springs, California, according to authorities. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)
Authorities investigate near the site of an explosion in Palm Springs, California, the United States, on May 17, 2025. At least one person was killed and five others injured on Saturday in an explosion outside a fertility clinic in the desert resort city of Palm Springs, California, according to authorities. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)
Authorities investigate near the site of an explosion in Palm Springs, California, the United States, on May 17, 2025. At least one person was killed and five others injured on Saturday in an explosion outside a fertility clinic in the desert resort city of Palm Springs, California, according to authorities. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)
Authorities investigate near the site of an explosion in Palm Springs, California, the United States, on May 17, 2025. At least one person was killed and five others injured on Saturday in an explosion outside a fertility clinic in the desert resort city of Palm Springs, California, according to authorities. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)
A local sheriff deputy keeps guard near the site of an explosion in Palm Springs, California, the United States, on May 17, 2025. At least one person was killed and five others injured on Saturday in an explosion outside a fertility clinic in the desert resort city of Palm Springs, California, according to authorities. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)
