Deranged man drives car packed with explosives into Oregon club
A disgruntled former employee died after driving a car loaded with explosives into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, causing extensive damage. The vehicle, a rented Nissan Rogue containing propane tanks and pipe bombs, detonated and destroyed the building's first floor. No members or employees were injured, and authorities are investigating the incident.
- ▪The attacker was a former employee of the Multnomah Athletic Club who died inside the vehicle.
- ▪The car contained propane tanks and pipe bombs, some of which failed to explode.
- ▪The first floor of the club, housing a restaurant, lounge, and event spaces, was completely destroyed.
- ▪Emergency responders extinguished the fire around 3 a.m., and the Portland Police Department is leading the investigation.
- ▪The club announced it would remain closed until further notice to allow for damage assessment and investigation.
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US News Disgruntled ex-employee drives car full of explosives into luxe Portland Athletic club: Police By David Spector Published May 2, 2026, 7:11 p.m. ET A disgruntled former employee was killed early Saturday after slamming a car packed with explosives into a luxury athletic club in Portland, Ore., causing millions of dollars in damage. The ex-worker, who has not been publicly identified, reportedly used a rented Nissan Rogue packed with propane tanks and pipe bombs in the fiery incident at the Multnomah Athletic Club. The man drove around the athletic club and detonated the bombs, some of which failed to explode, and “completely destroyed” its first floor, The Oregonian reported. A disgruntled former employee drove a car full of explosives into a luxe Portland athletic club.
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