Paul Hyon Kim

In Custody
Gender:Male
Era:2020s
State:Nevada
Time Imprisoned:
1 Year 7 Months
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Paul Hyon Kim

Biography

Paul Hyon Kim was arrested on March 26, 2025 for shooting at and firebombing vehicles at a Las Vegas Tesla collision center after spray-painting “RESIST” on the entrance. He pleaded guilty to federal arson, attempted arson, and firearm charges and remained in federal custody pending sentencing.

Case

Charges: Two counts of arson of property used in interstate commerce, attempted arson, and unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device.
Arrested: Mar 26, 2025
Sentenced: Oct 14, 2026
Incarcerated: Mar 26, 2025
Sentence: Remained in federal custody pending sentencing after pleading guilty. Update, October 14, 2026: sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. The prior pending-sentencing statement describes the earlier stage of this case.
Prosecutor: Jake Operskalski and Dan Cowhig
Judge: Jennifer A. Dorsey
Convicted: Yes
Plead: Guilty.

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