Daniel Park, the 32-year-old suspect linked to the bombing outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has died while in federal custody, according to a statement from the Bureau of Prisons. Park was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, where staff attempted life-saving measures before he was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, prompting investigations from the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service. The Bureau of Prisons reassured the public that no injuries occurred to staff or other inmates during the incident.
Park, a U.S. citizen from Seattle, had been detained in Los Angeles since June 13 after his indictment for alleged malicious destruction of property. His arrest followed his return from Poland, where he had fled shortly after the May 17 bombing at the American Reproductive Centers clinic. Federal authorities allege that Park was responsible for shipping approximately 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate to Guy Bartkus, the alleged bomber, who ultimately died in the explosion.
This incident continues to unfold, and updates are expected as investigations progress. The tragic loss of lives and the implications of such violent acts serve as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced in ensuring public safety and addressing extremist actions.