BREAKING: AMBULANCE RAMMED INTO IDAHO DHS BUILDING Developing news out of Meridian, Idaho: A stolen ambulance was rammed into an office building housing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE offices late Wednesday night. The Attack Details: The Incident: Around 11:10 PM, a suspect stole a Canyon County Paramedics ambulance from St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center. The Escalation: Before crashing into the Portico North building, the suspect retrieved gas cans they had pre-staged in nearby bushes. Attempted Arson: After the crash, the suspect poured accelerant both inside and outside the vehicle. However, they were unable to ignite the fire before being scared off by responding agencies. The Investigation: Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea confirmed the FBI, ATF, and DHS are all on-site. He emphasized that this was “absolutely an act of violence” and is being investigated as a targeted attack. The Motive: While a specific suspect hasn’t been named, authorities point to heavy “rhetoric” surrounding the DHS lease at this location. St. Luke’s has recently faced criticism for housing federal administrative offices during current immigration enforcement operations. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public, but the manhunt for the driver is active. #BREAKING: An Attempted Terror Attack on the DHS had failed after a Suspect Stole an Ambulance that was Packed With Gas Cans Rammed Into Federal Building 
#Meridian | #Idaho At this time, authorities say an attempted attack targeting the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agents took place in Meridian, Idaho, after a suspect allegedly stole an ambulance, loaded it with multiple gas cans, and rammed it into a federal building that houses DHS offices. According to investigators, the individual then poured an accelerant inside and around the vehicle before fleeing on foot. Officials are treating the incident as a suspected attempted arson and domestic terror attack, though no fire was successfully ignited and no injuries have been reported.
