TIGARD, Ore. (KATU) — Shots were fired at the Tesla dealership in Tigard early Thursday morning, shattering windows and damaging three cars.
According to the Tigard Police Department, employees found the damage when they arrived for work at the dealership on Southwest Cascade Avenue, across Highway 217 from the Washington Square Mall.
Surveillance video shows the suspect (or suspects) opening fire at about 1:45 a.m. Thursday, police said.
“We are collecting all physical evidence, reviewing surveillance video in the area. Of course, in a business park like this you’ve got different sources of potential surveillance of video. We had crime scene technicians who responded this morning along with our detectives. We’re working with our federal partners and we’re looking at all elements of the investigation,” said Kelsey Anderson, spokesperson for Tigard police.
This comes after reports of arson and another shooting at the Salem Tesla dealership in January and February.
Tigard police provided a statement addressing the potential motive: “While the motivation for this has not been confirmed, we are aware that other Tesla dealerships have been targeted across Oregon and the nation for political reasons. To ensure a thorough and broad-scope investigation, we are working with our federal partners, including the FBI and ATF, to investigate this case. An ATF explosives detection K-9, which includes firearm shell casings, and handler were on site today.”
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Tesla is owned by Elon Musk, who also serves as head of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump.
Last week, KATU reported on a protest outside of the dealership on Cascade Avenue.
