Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman's Home

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April 10, 2026, 4:32 PM

• •An individual threw an incendiary device at Sam Altman's home.
• •The suspect made threats at OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters.
• •The suspect is in custody.
• •OpenAI is cooperating with law enforcement.

San Francisco police arrested an individual early Friday morning for allegedly attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and making threats at the company's headquarters. The incident involved an incendiary device thrown at Altman's residence, which caused minimal damage and no injuries. The suspect was later apprehended near OpenAI's headquarters after making threatening statements. OpenAI's security team is cooperating with law enforcement, and the company has increased security measures.

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