Police arrest suspect after Molotov cocktail thrown at OpenAI CEO’s home

Published April 10, 2026 11:04pm ET | Updated April 10, 2026 11:04pm ET



Police arrested a suspect Friday after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, authorities said, in an accident that caused minor property damage but no injuries. 

Officials responded around 4 a.m. to reports that an incendiary device had been thrown at the residence, igniting a fire on an exterior gate, according to the San Francisco Police Department and company statements. The suspect fled on foot before officers arrived.

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