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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.
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