A violent explosion has shaken the tranquility of Palm Springsin California, transforming a normal day of work toAmerican Reproductive Centers in a nightmare scenario. A bomb exploded outside the fertility clinic, causing the death of a person and the injury of at least five others. A gesture that, according to the federal authorities, has not been random at all.
“It was an act of intentional terrorism», He declared in no uncertain terms Akil Davishead of the office FBI of Los Angelesduring a meeting with the press. “With the evolution of our investigation, we will determine if it is international or national terrorism». When asked if the clinic had been aimed at deliberately, Davis replied decisively: «We believe yes».
The deflagration caused victims outside the building, but fortunately it did not hit the staff or medical equipment inside the structure, which remained intact. The motive remains to be clarified and to identify any responsible for an attack that affects the heart a delicate and symbolic health reality such as that of fertility.
The investigations are underway and are now concentrated on the profile of the attacker or attacks. An attack as serious as it is disturbing, which raises urgent questions about the climate of tension and on possible threats against centers dedicated to reproductive health. Meanwhile, the local community is in shock, while the authorities promise maximum transparency and determination to shed light on what happened.