A man has been arrested by police in Las Vegas for setting fire to Tesla vehicles and leaving the word “resist” at the scene. Paul Hyon Kim, 36, was charged with arson, possession of an explosive device, and shooting into a vehicle. Authorities announced his arrest on Tuesday. Kim is expected to face additional charges from the federal government. Security footage shown at a press conference revealed the suspect dressed in black and wearing a mask as he painted “resist” on the Tesla service center doors. He threw Molotov cocktails and fired shots at multiple vehicles. The motive behind the attacks is under active investigation to determine if it is linked to other similar incidents targeting Tesla property nationwide. There has been a rise in violent incidents against Tesla-branded properties since President Donald Trump empowered Elon Musk to oversee a new Department of Government Efficiency. Law enforcement is actively addressing these attacks, which have occurred in various cities across the U.S., including Colorado, South Carolina, Oregon, and Washington. The incidents have sparked concerns of potential terrorism, with some cases exhibiting political agendas and acts of violence. The authorities are closely examining these cases for any possible connections.
