A devastating bomb explosion rocked the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic on North Indian Canyon Drive on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least five others in what authorities have deemed an "intentional act of violence."

The FBI, alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is investigating the blast as a possible act of terrorism, with no motive or suspect identified as of 7:30 p.m. EDT.

The explosion occurred at 10:52 a.m. PDT, originating from a car parked near the clinic and obliterated the vehicle, leaving only its rear axle and scattered debris across a wide radius.

The blast shattered windows up to five blocks away, severely damaging the clinic’s office space and nearby buildings, including a Denny’s and an office two blocks away.

Witnesses reported a massive shockwave felt up to three miles away, accompanied by billowing smoke and a strange odor.

Palm Springs Mayor Ron DeHarte confirmed the device was a bomb, stating, "It was in or near a vehicle parked at the building."

Police Chief Andy Mills emphasized the severity, noting, "The blast field extends for blocks with several buildings damaged, some severely."

Authorities believe the deceased individual may be the suspect, though the victim’s identity remains undisclosed, per the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

Dr. Maher Abdallah, who runs the clinic, told the Associated Press that all staff were safe, as the facility was closed with no patients present.

The IVF lab, housing eggs, embryos, and reproductive materials, remained undamaged, ensuring no loss of stored embryos.

"I really have no clue what happened," Abdallah said. "Thank God today happened to be a day that we have no patients."

The clinic plans to resume full operations on Monday, May 19, expressing resilience in a Facebook statement: “This moment has shaken us—but it has not stopped us.”

Witness accounts paint a harrowing scene.

Nima Tabrizi, 37, inside a nearby cannabis dispensary, said "the building just shook" from the blast. 'It felt like a bomb went off. We saw human remains.”

Tim Prendergast, a local gallery co-owner, told the LA Times he saw body parts radiating from the explosion site, worrying it was domestic terrorism targeting the clinic’s LGBTQ+ family-building services.

Claudio Chavez, a nearby business owner, reported debris falling from his ceiling and his front window shattering.

"It definitely felt like an explosion. It was so loud it felt like it shook my entire core," he told the New York Post. "I was inside my business waiting for a client. I was sitting in my chair and it was like suddenly, like a bomb went off." 

"Inside I just saw pieces of debris fall from the ceiling. Walked outside and saw my front window had totally shattered," he said. "I went to Palm Canyon Drive and went behind and off Indian Canyon you could see more people and a large amount of smoke. Half of one building seemed to have been blown off."

The FBI’s Los Angeles office deployed investigators, bomb technicians, and an evidence response team, while ATF provided technical expertise.

"FBI is on scene and will be investigating whether this was an intentional act," U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the attack, warning, "Violence against a fertility clinic is unforgivable."

Governor Gavin Newsom, briefed on the incident, urged residents to avoid the area, coordinating with federal and local authorities.

On Saturday afternoon, investigators raided a property in Twentynine Palms, believed to be linked to the suspect, though no arrests have been confirmed.

Authorities are actively searching for additional devices in the area, with roads blocked off and residents urged to leave potential evidence untouched.

Social media speculation, including false claims linking the attack to abortion, has been debunked, as the clinic does not provide abortion services, focusing solely on IVF and fertility treatments.

Community members expressed shock and fear.

Former patient Staci Franklin, whose daughter was conceived with the clinic’s help, speculated about motives ranging from a disgruntled patient to anti-abortion extremism, relieved that the embryos were unharmed.

Rift TV will provide additional details and updates as more information becomes available.