Person found dead in car after it plows into health club in Portland, Oregon
A person was found dead after driving a car into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday, according to police. The vehicle caught fire and contained explosive devices, prompting a response from bomb disposal and federal agents. No club members or staff were injured, as the facility was closed at the time of the incident.
- ▪The crash occurred at the Multnomah Athletic Club in downtown Portland shortly before 3 a.m. on 2 May 2026.
- ▪Investigators discovered explosive devices, believed to be propane tanks and pipe bombs, inside the vehicle.
- ▪The driver was identified as a former employee of the club who allegedly rented the car the day before and drove it into the building.
- ▪No injuries were reported among club members or staff, as the facility was closed during the incident.
- ▪Special agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined local authorities in the investigation.
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The Multnomah Athletic Club in north-west Portland, Oregon, on 2 May 2026. Photograph: APView image in fullscreenThe Multnomah Athletic Club in north-west Portland, Oregon, on 2 May 2026. Photograph: APOregonPerson found dead in car after it plows into health club in Portland, OregonInvestigators find explosives in car, which crashed into Multnomah Athletic Club shortly before 3am SaturdayGuardian staff and agenciesSat 2 May 2026 18.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA person was found dead after a vehicle plowed into a health club in downtown Portland, Oregon, early Saturday morning, police said.
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