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A Destructive Dawn Raid (Image Credits: 8newsnow.com)
Las Vegas – Paul Kim confessed in federal court to unleashing a violent nighttime assault on Tesla vehicles at a local collision center, marking a significant development nearly a year after the fiery incident.
A Destructive Dawn Raid
In the early hours of March 18, 2025, around 2:45 a.m., Kim targeted the Tesla service center at 6260 Badura Avenue, near South Jones Boulevard and the 215 Beltway.[1][2]
Dressed in black, he fired shots from a.30 caliber AR-style rifle equipped with a suppressor and hurled multiple Molotov cocktails at five parked Teslas. Two of the devices ignited, causing two vehicles to become total losses while damaging the others. Kim also spray-painted “Resist” on the building’s front doors.[3][1]
Responders arrived to reports of gunfire and fires. One unexploded device was recovered from inside a vehicle. The attack unfolded amid a national surge in vandalism against Tesla properties, linked to criticism of Elon Musk’s political involvement.[4]
Police Track Down the Perpetrator
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department detectives moved quickly. They collected DNA evidence from the scene, which later matched Kim. License plate readers, surveillance cameras, and social media analysis pointed to his vehicle.[4]
Hours after the attack, Kim reported his car stolen to his insurer. Officers found it at another repair shop, where he claimed it had been damaged by thieves. A search of his home on…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-24 15:32:00
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