Incident Details
The identified , 25, from , as the suspect in a bombing near a fertility clinic in , treating it as an intentional act of domestic terrorism.
The explosion, which occurred on May 17, 2025, injured four people and destroyed a vehicle and part of the American Reproductive Centers clinic. All embryos at the facility were reportedly saved.
Suspect Motives and Background
Bartkus, who attempted to livestream the attack, left behind writings expressing anti-procreation and nihilistic views, indicating a targeted attack against the IVF facility.
The suspect was not found to have any direct affiliation with the base in Twentynine Palms, though his writings and online interactions suggested connections to like-minded anti-procreation ideologies.