FBI links California fertility clinic bombing to anti-natalist ideology
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The car bombing outside a California fertility clinic, which killed one person and injured four others, appears to be driven by anti-natalist ideology, according to two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the incident.
Anti-natalism refers to the belief that no one should have children. Investigators are focusing on social media posts made by the suspect, which they say support anti-natalist views. While the posts are still being verified, officials believe they reflect the ideology behind the bombing.
The suspect, who has not been identified, was reportedly dealing with depression and had personal relationship issues.
The seriousness of the injuries of those hurt by the blast were not disclosed.
The deceased, found near the vehicle, has not been identified, and the severity of the injuries was not disclosed.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation deemed the explosion an act of terrorism on Saturday.
The blast took place at 1199 North Indian Canyon Dr. at around 11 a.m., according city officials. The street is home to a number of medical facilities, including the Desert Regional Medical Center.
The apparent target of the attack, a fertility clinic called American Reproductive Centers (ARC), confirmed in a Facebook post that a vehicle exploded in the parking lot near its Palm Springs facility.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Tom Winter is a New York-based correspondent covering crime, courts, terrorism and financial fraud on the East Coast for the NBC News Investigative Unit.
Jonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York.
Andrew BlanksteinAndrew Blankstein is an investigative reporter for NBC News. He covers the Western U.S., specializing in crime, courts and homeland security.
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