Matthew Livelsberger, Army Veteran, Identified in Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel; FBI Probes Terrorism Link

Jan 2, 2025, 06:20 AM

Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old resident of Colorado Springs and an Army veteran, has been identified as the driver of a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in his death and minor injuries to seven bystanders. The explosion occurred on New Year's Day, and the FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of terrorism. Livelsberger had rented the Cybertruck in Colorado through the carsharing company Turo. The vehicle was packed with firework-style mortars, camping fuel, and canisters at the time of the explosion. Authorities are also examining a potential connection between Livelsberger and Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in a separate New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, as both individuals served at the same military base.