Identifying Suspect Behind Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel: U.S. Army Soldier In Focus
The driver behind the devastating explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year’s Day has been revealed as U.S. Army soldier Matthew Livelsberger. According to reports from The Associated Press, law enforcement officials disclosed this information on the condition of anonymity due to the ongoing investigation. Livelsberger, a 37-year-old active-duty soldier, had multiple addresses linked to him and was on leave from his duties in Germany with the 10th Special Forces Group.
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On the fateful morning, Livelsberger parked the truck outside the hotel at approximately 8:40 a.m. local time, with the explosion occurring just 15 to 20 seconds later. Tragically, Livelsberger lost his life in the blast, while seven others sustained injuries. The vehicle was found to contain a combination of gasoline, camp fuel containers, and large firework mortars, with eyewitnesses capturing the horrifying event as the truck erupted into a ball of fire and fireworks.
An Army spokesperson informed Fox News that Livelsberger commenced active duty in January 2006, achieving the rank of master sergeant, with past assignments at the prestigious Fort Bragg Army base in North Carolina. His military journey also included stints in the National Guard and Army Reserve before transitioning to active-duty service as a U.S. Army Special Operations Soldier. At the time of the incident, Livelsberger was officially on approved leave.
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Coincidentally, on the same day in New Orleans, a separate terror attack unfolded when a U.S.-born individual named Jabbar drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in 15 fatalities. The FBI has launched an investigation into this incident as an act of terrorism. In an interesting connection, both vehicles used in these attacks were rented through the peer-to-peer car rental company Turo.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s Involvement in the Investigation
Tesla CEO Elon Musk played a crucial role in shedding light on the Cybertruck explosion, offering insights on the vehicle’s resilience in withstanding the blast. Musk’s cooperation extended to providing information on vehicle telemetry and assisting in retrieving surveillance footage from Tesla charging stations nationwide. Despite the tragic events, Musk emphasized the Cybertruck’s robust construction, noting how it contained the explosion and directed the blast upwards, minimizing damage to the surroundings.
As the investigation into these distressing incidents continues, the community remains on edge, seeking answers and closure amidst the aftermath of these tragic events.
