Car Crashes Into Portland Club With Explosives
A car crashed into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon early Saturday. The crash happened shortly before 3am.
One person was found dead inside the car. The car caught fire after the crash.
Investigators found explosives inside the car. The FBI and ATF are both involved in the investigation.
Portland Police are also involved. Authorities say they believe it was an isolated incident.
They say the community is safe. A separate car had crashed near the club on April 8.
That crash injured a security guard. Police say the two incidents are not related.
Klear Note — The Multnomah Athletic Club is a historic private club in downtown Portland. The FBI and ATF investigate serious crimes involving explosives and potential terrorism threats.
Key Terms 4
- FBI US federal police agency that handles serious crimes
- ATF US agency that handles explosives, firearms and arson cases
- Multnomah Athletic Club A sports and social club in downtown Portland, Oregon
- isolated incident A single event not connected to a wider threat