One Dead After Bomb Attack on Exclusive Athletic Club in Oregon
One person died after a vehicle crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, early Saturday morning, sparking a fire and prompting a major emergency response. Investigators discovered an explosive device in the wreckage, leading federal agencies to assist in securing the scene. Authorities have not yet determined whether the crash was intentional, accidental, or linked to the device.
- ▪The crash occurred around 2:49 a.m. at the Multnomah Athletic Club located at 1849 SW Salmon Street.
- ▪Firefighters found one person dead inside the vehicle after extinguishing the flames.
- ▪Evidence of an explosive device was found, prompting involvement from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
- ▪The Portland Police Bureau's Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation with federal partners.
- ▪Several blocks around the club remained closed for hours as the investigation continued.
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By Hollie SilvermanDeputy Weekend EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Portland police are investigating a deadly early‑morning crash at the Multnomah Athletic Club after a vehicle slammed into the building’s front entrance and caught fire, killing the driver and prompting a large emergency response. Officers and firefighters were called to the scene in the Goose Hollow neighborhood around 2:49 a.m.
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