The FBI said a home in Texas may be linked to a 20-year-old suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home in San Francisco on Friday.
Monday, April 13, 2026 6:04PMAn authorized raid is being conducted on a Texas home connected to the throwing of an explosive at an AI company CEO's home over the weekend, the FBI said on Monday morning.
The home is in Montgomery County, Texas, in the Houston area. The Montgomery County Constable said the scene is linked to a 20-year-old suspect who was arrested Friday for throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
20-year-old arrested after throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's San Francisco home, OpenAI saysThe incident in San Fransicso happened early Friday morning on a section of Lombard Street in the Russian Hill neighborhood, according to a previous report. The suspect fled on foot but was later identified and detained. San Francisco police said the suspect allegedly also threatened to burn down the OpenAI headquarters.
Helicopter video from our sister station, KTRK, showed a large law enforcement presence at the Texas home. FBI officials said the home may be connected to the suspect. SkyEye captured images of FBI authorities raiding the home of the suspect who was arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov Cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house.
At this time, there have been no federal charges in this matter as officials continue to investigate the scene and uncover a motive.SF home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman struck by gunfire, days after Molotov cocktail attack: Police ABC News reports that the suspect may have had an obsession with AI companies and is determining his mental status. A second separate incident happened at Sam Altman's San Francisco home early Sunday morning, where two people were arrested after allegedly firing shots from a vehicle at the house.
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