(The Hill) – A man drove his car into protesters outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Saturday, authorities said.
The suspect, identified as Andrew Dutil, drove the vehicle onto the sidewalk where protesters had gathered to demonstrate against President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, according to The Associated Press.
Dutil was driving at a slow speed, forcing people to scramble out of the way, authorities said.
Deputies said none of the participants in the demonstration were hurt in the incident.
Dutil was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon “without intent to kill,” according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident comes as protests have been popping up across the country near Tesla dealerships, looking to combat Musk’s role in the Trump administration and with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Along with the protests, there have been several incidents involving vandalism targeting Tesla dealerships, fueling concerns of political violence. Some have been targeted with gunshots or incendiary devices. Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled the incidents domestic terrorism.
Palm Beach County is home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, where the president and Musk have spent time together.
Musk has faced increased backlash over DOGE’s role in dismantling various federal agencies. His Tesla stock has also dropped significantly since the start of the year and the protests across the country have become more frequent.