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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home targeted in Molotov cocktail attack, man arrested, police say
By Greg Norman-Diamond
Published April 10, 2026
A person allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and is now in police custody, a spokesperson for the AI company confirmed.
"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 spokesperson said. "We deeply appreciate how quickly SFPD responded and the support from the city in helping keep our employees safe. The individual is in custody, and we’re assisting law enforcement with their investigation."
The San Francisco Police Department said the suspect is a 20-year-old male.
"On April 10, 2026, at approximately 4:12 a.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to a North Beach residence regarding a fire investigation. At the scene, officers learned that an unknown male subject threw an incendiary destructive device at a home, causing a fire to an exterior gate. The suspect then fled on foot. There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident," police said in a statement.
Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc. (Nathan Howard/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
"The suspect’s description was broadcast to all officers. At approximately 5:07 a.m., SFPD officers responded to a business on the 1400 block of 3rd street regarding an unknown male subject threatening to burn down the building. When officers arrived on scene, they recognized the male to be the same suspect from the earlier incident and immediately detained him," police continued.
"Through the course of the investigation, officers developed probable cause to place a 20-year-old male under arrest," the San Francisco Police Department also said. "Charges are still pending at this time."
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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