Oregon Man Charged with Firebombing and Shooting at Tesla Dealership
Adam Matthew Lansky, 41, faces federal charges after two attacks on a Salem dealership, allegedly involving Molotov cocktails and gunfire.
- Adam Matthew Lansky, a 41-year-old from Salem, Oregon, has been charged with possessing unregistered destructive devices after alleged attacks on a Tesla dealership.
- The first incident occurred on January 20, 2025, where Molotov cocktails were thrown at vehicles and the building, causing fires and damage.
- A second attack on February 19, 2025, reportedly involved gunfire, with bullets striking the building and a Tesla vehicle; authorities believe a suppressor was used.
- Authorities linked Lansky to the crimes through surveillance footage and his vehicle, which was seen near the dealership during both incidents.
- The attacks are part of a larger wave of vandalism targeting Tesla properties, as protests against Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration intensify.