Accused Palm Springs bomb accomplice jumped to his death from prison balcony, sources say

Los Angeles Times ^ | June 26, 2025 1:04 PM PT | Richard Winton

[E. Pluribus Unum]

A Washington state man facing terrorism charges related to the bombing of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs died after jumping off a balcony inside a federal detention facility in Los Angeles, according to sources familiar with the incident.

Daniel Park, 32, was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, officials said.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has yet to announce a determined cause of death. Two sources, not authorized to discuss the death, told The Times that information gathered shows Park climbed onto a surface and then jumped off a high balcony, fatally injuring himself. TMZ.com first reported the cause of death.

“Responding employees initiated life-saving measures, emergency medical services were requested while life-saving measures continued,” according to a statement from the Department of Justice. “Mr. Park was transported by EMS to a local hospital and subsequently pronounced deceased by hospital personnel.”

No one else was injured and no further details on the cause of death were immediately available.

Park had been in federal custody since his arrest at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York this month and was charged with providing and attempting to provide material support to a terrorist.

He was accused of helping Guy Edward Bartkus secure 270 pounds of ammonium nitrate, an explosive precursor that can be used to construct homemade bombs.

Bartkus, 25, is suspected of detonating a bomb at American Reproductive Centers on May 17, killing himself and injuring four people. The blast created a debris field across 250 yards.

Days after the bombing, authorities say, Park left the U.S. for Europe. Polish law enforcement eventually detained him and deported him back to the United States, where he was taken into custody upon arriving in New York. When Park was confronted...

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Yes, there have been previous posts on this, but they did not reveal cause of death.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

He “jumped” to his death.

[FLNittany]

A lot of prisoners should be given access to balconies (above 3 stories). Maybe even install some diving boards.

[Skooz]

Pity

[shelterguy]

I’m so sad. Well....that passed. On with my day.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

“The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has yet to announce a determined cause of death.“

Gravity?

[lee martell]

Somebody was not making their scheduled prison check rounds during that shift. Maybe they never do complete their rounds, and the would be clinic bomber figured it out.
Will someone lose their job over this? Probably not.
I don’t expect either wannabe bomber to have a large and active lobby group to draw more attention to this negligence.

[dware]

Didn’t the CIA used to give cyanide pills to their agents?

[dis.kevin]

Sudden stop at the bottom.

[DownInFlames]

He wasn’t pushed against his will, he jumped. /s

[JimRed]

Every prison cell should be equipped with a sturdy ceiling bar or hook, a length of rope and a step stool. Makes for an easy clean-up.

[dfwgator]

[KarlInOhio]

When did he cross Putin?

[null and void]

Putin? What did he know about Hillary!™?

[LouAvul]

When did he cross Putin Hitlery?

[The Antiyuppie]

“The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has yet to announce a determined cause of death.“

“Gravity?“

Near instantaneous deceleration.

[KarlInOhio]

She’s more of the two shots in the back of the head with an unfired gun type of suicide.

[Navy Patriot]

... Palm Springs bomb accomplice jumped to his death...

Sure he did...

[Robert DeLong]

Daniel Park

[ClearCase_guy]

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.

Defenestration Done Without Fenestration.