FBI investigates attack on Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas

Early Tuesday morning in Las Vegas, a person in black attacked a Tesla repair facility. The individual shot at vehicles and set several on fire. Local police are treating this as a targeted act and the FBI is now involved, viewing it as a possible case of terrorism. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m., when multiple 911 calls reported a fire at the facility. Officers found several Tesla cars ablaze, and the word "Resist" spray-painted on the building. Surveillance footage showed the attacker using Molotov cocktails to ignite two cars. One unexploded device was found inside another vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames before they reached the vehicles' batteries. However, this attack is part of a disturbing trend. Police across the U.S. have noted increasing violence against Tesla showrooms and charging stations. Earlier this month, multiple charging stations were set on fire at a Boston mall, and protests against Tesla’s business practices led to arrests in New York City. Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, condemned the violence, stating that the company simply makes electric cars and does not deserve such attacks. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is looking into the incident. Special Agent Spencer Evans warned that the actions are federal crimes and those justifying them should rethink their stance. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi also announced plans to crack down on vandalism, pledging to find those responsible. These attacks come at a challenging time for Tesla. The company has seen its first decline in annual sales amid rising competition and backlash over Musk's political involvement. In recent months, Tesla reported a 50% drop in sales in Europe and nearly a 29% drop in China. U.S. sales also fell by 16% between December and January.