A man who was arrested for carrying out a Molotov cocktail attack on a Tesla dealership is now also facing federal charges related to the incident.
A Las Vegas man has been arrested in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack that damaged multiple Tesla vehicles.
Authorities announced that the suspect will also face federal charges.
A man arrested for a Tesla arson attack in Las Vegas
The attack occurred at Tesla Collision on West Badura Avenue in Las Vegas at 2:45 a.m. on March 18.
Surveillance footage showed a suspect arriving in a black Hyundai Elantra.
He wore gloves, black clothing, and concealed his face.
Accoring to police, the suspect used a rifle to damage surveillance cameras before setting five Tesla vehicles on fire.
The words “resist” were spray-painted on the front doors of the Tesla center. Authorities also found an unlit Molotov cocktail inside one of the cars.
The suspect who attacked the Tesla dealership has been identified
According to report, the suspect has been identified as 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim. He was arrested on Wednesday by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Kim faces multiple state charges, including arson, destruction of property, and possession of an incendiary device.
While, FBI officials confirmed that he will also face federal charges.
Spencer Evans, the FBI agent in charge of the Las Vegas office, condemned the attack during a press briefing.
“There’s nothing courageous about firebombing private property and terrorizing your local community,” Evans stated. “The self-righteous mob cheering you on today will forget about you tomorrow. In the end, you alone will be held responsible and could face a lengthy prison sentence.”
Evidence against the suspect
Investigators linked Kim to the crime through DNA evidence collected at the scene.
A search of his apartment and two vehicles uncovered multiple firearms, including rifles, a shotgun, and a handgun, along with ammunition and gun parts.
Authorities also found evidence of Kim’s social media activity, which allegedly showed ties to communist groups and Palestinian causes.
In recent weeks, Tesla dealerships and factories have been targeted in several violent incidents.
Many attacks have been linked to opponents of CEO Elon Musk and his involvement with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The FBI has classified these attacks as “domestic terrorism.”
In response, the agency has launched a task force in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) to investigate and prevent further incidents.
Authorities continue to investigate possible connections between Kim and other anti-Tesla attacks. Further charges may be announced as the case develops.