India, May 18 -- A car bomb exploded near the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, resulting in the death of one person, Mayon Ron DeHarte confirmed. A police department spokesperson said that the explosion was an 'intentional act of violence'.

Authorities confirmed that the explosion took place around 11 AM local time on North Indian Canyon Drive near East Tachevah Drive. Lt. William Hutchinson said police is investigating the incident as an 'act of terrorism'. ABC News, citing law enforcement sources and the facility, said at least five people were injured in the explosion.

"It has been identified as a bomb that was either in or near the car," DeHarte said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation in ...