An Oregon man, Adam Matthew Lansky, is arraigned on federal charges after allegedly targeting a Tesla dealership in Salem with Molotov cocktails and an assault rifle. The first incident occurred on January 20, when Lansky reportedly threw incendiary devices, setting a vehicle on fire and shattering showroom windows. A month later, he was linked to a shooting at the same location, with police uncovering video evidence of his actions during both attacks.
Lansky was arrested this week and is charged with illegally possessing an unregistered destructive device. Investigators say he was spotted in surveillance footage during both attacks, leading them to connect him to the crimes. The incidents occurred amid rising tensions concerning Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk and the political climate, raising questions about potential motives behind the attacks. Lansky will remain in custody pending his next court appearance.
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