By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A suspect driving an SUV rigged with explosives crashed the vehicle into an athletic club in Oregon, injuring multiple people, authorities said.
• The incident occurred late Saturday at a fitness center in Bend, according to law enforcement.
• First responders evacuated nearby buildings and secured the scene as bomb technicians assessed the threat.
• Multiple people, including the suspect, were treated for injuries; the severity and identities were not immediately released.
• The FBI and local agencies are investigating the crash and any possible motive.
BEND, OR — A suspect driving an SUV equipped with explosives crashed the vehicle into an athletic club in Bend, Oregon, late Saturday, injuring multiple people and prompting a multi-agency response, authorities said.
Emergency crews responded to reports of a vehicle collision at a fitness facility where the driver’s SUV breached the building, and initial assessments indicated the vehicle was rigged with explosive-like devices, law enforcement officials said.
First responders evacuated the immediate area and called in bomb technicians to secure the scene and investigate the suspected explosive components, according to police statements.
Several people, including the suspect, were treated by medical personnel for injuries sustained in the incident. Officials did not immediately release the number of victims or the extent of their injuries.
The FBI and local law enforcement agencies have taken the lead in an active investigation into the crash, and authorities are working to determine the suspect’s motive and whether there are broader public safety concerns.