Suspect identified in Palm Springs bombing

The FBI identified the suspect who set off the car bomb as Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, of Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Published: May 17, 2025 3:57pm

Updated: May 18, 2025 4:25pm

An explosion occurred on Saturday in Palm Springs, California, and caused damage on North Indian Canyon Drive near an American Reproductive Centers location.

On Sunday, the FBI identified the suspect who set off the car bomb as Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, of Twentynine Palms. 

Officials have said he acted alone. A motive has not yet been determined.

Some social media users have posted video of windows on nearby buildings shattering. 

The fertility clinic has said everyone is safe after the blast.

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