Man Arrested After Attempted Firebomb Attack Near Sam Altman’s Home and Threats at OpenAI Headquarters

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:37:00 +0200

San Francisco police have arrested a suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail toward the home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. Pacific Time when an unidentified individual approached Altman’s residence and tossed an incendiary device that landed nearby but extinguished before causing serious damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and only minor property damage occurred. Shortly afterward, a person matching the suspect’s description was encountered by security outside OpenAI’s Mission Bay headquarters. This individual allegedly made threatening statements concerning the building. In response, the company’s security team alerted staff about cooperating with law enforcement and advised employees to remain vigilant, especially by preventing unauthorized individuals from entering alongside them (“tailgating”) into office spaces. OpenAI confirmed that offices would remain open while noting an increased police and security presence around the