Dawson Maloney Rams Power Substation

Dawson Maloney, a 23-year-old from Albany, United States — New York (state), rammed his car into a power substation in United States — Boulder City, Nevada, near the Hoover Dam, and subsequently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The United States — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, led by Sheriff Kevin McMahill, is investigating the incident as a terrorism-related event. Authorities found explosive materials, extremist literature, and various weapons in Maloney's hotel room and rental car. A 3D printer and gun components were also recovered from an Albany residence. Despite the nature of the attack, Boulder City Police Chief Timothy Shea and the United States — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power confirmed no major damage to critical infrastructure or service disruptions. Dawson Maloney had communicated with his family prior to the event, referencing self-harm and expressing a desire to commit an act that would put him in the news, referring to himself as a terrorist.