Images: 'Intentional act of terrorism' shakes Palm Springs ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

Fire crews work the scene of a major explosion Saturday morning at the American Reproductive Centers building. (Photo: Chris Andersen)

Fire crews approach the American Reproductive Centers building immediately following a blast that tore through the building after authorities say an explosive device detonated from a vehicle parked behind the building.

This aerial image taken from a screenshot of live ABC News footage shows the remains of a vehicle in a parking lot behind the American Reproductive Centers building, which suffered heavy damage Saturday morning. The vehicle, a 2010 Ford Fusion, is believed to have been driven by the suspect in the crime.

Damage to Desert Regional Medical Center can be seen after authorities say a nearby clinic was targeted by an act of terrorism. (Photo: Chris Andersen)

Fire crews walk along Palm Canyon Drive as they work in an area that was blocked off after a deadly blast caused damage in a large part of Downtown Palm Springs on Saturday.

Residents watch from outside a cordoned off area as emergency vehicles stand by near the scene of a bombing on Saturday.

Multiple windows at the Denny’s Restaurant at 1201 North Palm Canyon Drive can be seen destroyed following an explosion across the street. Many buildings in the area suffered similar damage.

First responders gather on Indian Canyon Drive to receive a briefing Saturday afternoon.

Palm Springs Communications Department staff walk toward a makeshift operations center Saturday afternoon with Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein (second from right)

Local, regional, and national media gather as they prepare for officials from the city and federal government to hold a news conference early Saturday evening.

Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills walks toward the media Saturday afternoon with investigators from the FBI and other city and law enforcement officials.

Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills speaks to media early Saturday evening, declaring, “Terrorism came knocking on the door of Palm Springs. We survived, and I can tell you that this city will rise.”

Akil Davis, assistant director of the Los Angeles Federal Bureau of Investigation, speaks with reporters as Palm Springs officials and elected leaders stand behind him.

Following the end of a press conference, a law enforcement officer stands by at a building that received damage following a deadly explosion in Palm Springs on Saturday.