Suspect Arrested in Molotov Attack on Tesla Dealership in Las Vegas

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A Las Vegas man has been arrested in connection with a violent attack on a local Tesla dealership that authorities say had “the hallmarks of terrorism.” Paul Hyon Kim, 36, was taken into custody on Wednesday by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, with assistance from the FBI, a week after multiple Teslas were set on fire in a dramatic act of destruction caught on camera.  

BREAKING: Paul Kim (36) is charged with 15 counts for firebombing and firing at a Tesla dealership in Las Vegas.

Kim is a pro-Palestine communist. pic.twitter.com/euxuTE9Tpn

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 27, 2025

 

At least three vehicles were consumed by flames after being targeted with Molotov cocktails at the Tesla Collision Center. The situation escalated when one of the cars’ lithium batteries exploded, intensifying the blaze. Investigators also discovered that several vehicles had been vandalized with broken windows, and the word “RESIST” was spray-painted in red at the scene.  

 

 

Kim, a cinematographer based in Las Vegas, has expressed support for pro-Palestinian causes on social media, according to his online presence. Authorities linked him to the crime through DNA evidence recovered at the scene.  

 

 

Surveillance footage allegedly captured Kim using a rifle to destroy security cameras in the vicinity before turning the weapon on the Teslas and then setting them ablaze with Molotov cocktails. License plate readers tracked a vehicle registered to Kim near the Tesla center before the attack. The same car was seen speeding away from the scene shortly after the incident, according to KLAS reports.  

 

During a search of Kim’s home, police uncovered multiple firearms and gun parts. The FBI emphasized the significance of the coordinated effort in apprehending the suspect. “It’s nothing short of exemplary,” said Special Agent in Charge Spencer Evans. “The seamless collaboration you see to keep the community safe here in southern Nevada is unparalleled.”  

 

Kim has been charged with 15 counts, including destruction of property, arson, and possession of a fire device, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.  

 

This attack is the latest in a series of incidents targeting Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations, often tied to opposition against the company’s owner, Elon Musk. “There’s nothing courageous or noble about firebombing private property and terrorizing your local community,” Special Agent Evans said. “The self-righteous mob that’s cheering you on today to commit acts of violence on their behalf will leave you high and dry and forget about you tomorrow.”  

 

Based on a report by NYP | X 2025-03-28

 

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[Chelseafan]

What is wrong with people ?

 

 

[impulse]

1 hour ago, Chelseafan said:

What is wrong with people ?

 

Just lefties doing what lefties do.

 

 

[UWEB]

1 hour ago, Chelseafan said:

What is wrong with people ?

 

 

Nothing.

[MalcolmB]

22 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Just lefties doing what lefties do.

 

 

Just Americans doing what Americans do, left and right.

January 6th, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers.

 

Americans really need to learn to talk together to sort out their differences rather that use violence.

[impulse]

1 minute ago, MalcolmB said:

Just Americans doing what Americans do, left and right.

January 6th, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers.

 

Americans really need to learn to talk together to sort out their differences rather that use violence.

 

Jan 6 was a few hours.  BLM was almost 8000 protests over months and months, with thousands of cops injured, $$billions in property damage, almost 100 cop cars torched, and entire city centers destroyed. Not to mention a lot of big screen TVs and sneakers stolen.

 

[NickyLouie]

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Kim, a cinematographer based in Las Vegas, has expressed support for pro-Palestinian causes on social media,

 

Hopefully he is charged with domestic terrorism and does real prison time with Bubbha who likes his kimchi raw 

[impulse]

15 minutes ago, impulse said:

Americans really need to learn to talk together to sort out their differences rather that use violence.

 

You can have a reasonable, even meaningful dialog with someone who refuses to buy Bud Light.  You can't reason with people who sneak around burning down TESLAs and TESLA shops.

 

[JonnyF]

Oh look, another deranged, violent leftist who can't accept an election result. 

[quake]

One more sore loser, wingnut.

Going down, most likely for 25 + years for that.

 

[Eloquent pilgrim]

2 hours ago, Chelseafan said:

What is wrong with people ?

 

 

 

 

Pull up a chair, this will take some time 

 

 

[impulse]

1 minute ago, quake said:

One more sore loser.

Going down, most likely for 25 +  years.

 

 

Not to worry.  AOC and Maxine will soon be begging for bail money.

 

[Tug]

2 hours ago, Chelseafan said:

What is wrong with people ?

 

 

Just someone reacting to the richest guy on the planet taking a chainsaw to the instutions that have made this country what it is.no more no less.I suspect it will get much worse before it gets better and it’s possible that’s what trump wants so he can declare martial law and ditctate totally un encumbered by law or the constitution.

[Eloquent pilgrim]

6 minutes ago, Tug said:

Just someone reacting to the richest guy on the planet taking a chainsaw to the instutions that have made this country what it is.no more no less.I suspect it will get much worse before it gets better and it’s possible that’s what trump wants so he can declare martial law and ditctate totally un encumbered by law or the constitution.

 

Oh look, another left wing extremist traumatised by democracy and condoning domestic terrorism.

 

 

 

 

[frank83628]

2 hours ago, Chelseafan said:

What is wrong with people ?

 

 

Brainwashed by the race baiting, hate stirring media. 

[Bkk Brian]

29 minutes ago, Tug said:

Just someone reacting to the richest guy on the planet taking a chainsaw to the instutions that have made this country what it is.no more no less.I suspect it will get much worse before it gets better and it’s possible that’s what trump wants so he can declare martial law and ditctate totally un encumbered by law or the constitution.

Out come the conspiracy theories...........and the apologist rhetoric to arson 

[worgeordie]

I think Trump will pardon him ,He likes pardoning criminals

 

regards worgeordie

[frank83628]

54 minutes ago, Tug said:

Just someone reacting to the richest guy on the planet taking a chainsaw to the instutions that have made this country what it is.no more no less.I suspect it will get much worse before it gets better and it’s possible that’s what trump wants so he can declare martial law and ditctate totally un encumbered by law or the constitution.

Haha, and you all say MAGA are conspiracy theorists... I can't believe your brain actually thinks like this, why are some people so easily brainwashed

[Dan O]

2 hours ago, impulse said:

 

Just lefties doing what lefties do.

 

 

Nice try but not lefties at all but anarchist fighting for "their cause".  There's a difference and they can have any party affiliation but typically don't as they are outside the established norms.

[Tug]

41 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Out come the conspiracy theories...........and the apologist rhetoric to arson 

Well we shall see how it plays out.I do find it amusing how so many trump supporters are so eager to defend this guy.

[Bkk Brian]

2 minutes ago, Tug said:

Well we shall see how it plays out.I do find it amusing how so many trump supporters are so eager to defend this guy.

Was that your attempt at deflecting your conspiracy?

[Tug]

5 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Was that your attempt at deflecting your conspiracy?

No not at all I I don’t espouse any particular conspiracy theory it certainly won’t surprise me one bit if it does play out that way,he’s certainly yanking everyone’s chain both here and abroad.

[Bkk Brian]

2 minutes ago, Tug said:

No not at all I I don’t espouse any particular conspiracy theory it certainly won’t surprise me one bit if it does play out that way,he’s certainly yanking everyone’s chain both here and abroad.

Sorry but your post says otherwise....

 

1 hour ago, Tug said:

Just someone reacting to the richest guy on the planet taking a chainsaw to the instutions that have made this country what it is.no more no less.I suspect it will get much worse before it gets better and it’s possible that’s what trump wants so he can declare martial law and ditctate totally un encumbered by law or the constitution.

 

[JonnyF]

On 3/28/2025 at 8:39 AM, Tug said:

Just someone reacting to the richest guy on the planet taking a chainsaw to the instutions that have made this country what it is.no more no less.I suspect it will get much worse before it gets better and it’s possible that’s what trump wants so he can declare martial law and ditctate totally un encumbered by law or the constitution.

 

No it's domestic terrorism and you seem to be supporting it.