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Ex-Employee Dies After Driving Car Packed With Explosives Into Portland Athletic Club

Portland Multnomah Athletic Club Explosives Incident·May 2 – May 3, 2026

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Ex-Employee Dies After Driving Car Packed With Explosives Into Portland Athletic Club

A former employee died after crashing a vehicle filled with explosives and propane tanks into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon. Police identified the driver as a disgruntled ex-employee who detonated the devices inside the car after hitting the building. The crash caused significant property damage and forced the facility to close while authorities secured the area. Federal agents from the ATF joined the investigation after first responders found the driver dead inside the wreckage. No other injuries were reported immediately following the incident.
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Person found dead in car after it plows into health club in Portland, Oregon

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Federal agents to investigate after explosives found in Oregon vehicle crash that killed 1

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