Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Thrown at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco Home
A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco residence and making threats at the company's headquarters. No injuries were reported.
A 20-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco residence of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and subsequently making threats at the company's headquarters. According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers responded to a fire investigation at a North Beach home shortly after 4 a.m., where an incendiary device had ignited an exterior gate. The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended less than an hour later near OpenAI's headquarters in the Mission Bay neighborhood, where he was reportedly threatening to burn down the building. OpenAI confirmed the incidents, stating, "Early this morning, someone threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home and also made threats at our San Francisco headquarters. Thankfully, no one was hurt." The company expressed appreciation for the swift response from the San Francisco Police Department and is assisting with the ongoing investigation. The suspect's identity and potential charges have not been disclosed. No injuries were reported in either incident.