Las Vegas authorities have identified 37-year-old Army veteran Matthew Livelsberger as the driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside Donald Trump’s hotel.
While Livelsberger has not been officially confirmed by law enforcement, multiple U.S. media outlets have reported his identity, raising concerns about the incident’s connection to a recent terror attack.
President Joe Biden addressed the media regarding the explosion, indicating that both local law enforcement and the intelligence community were actively investigating links between the Las Vegas incident and a horrific ramming attack in New Orleans that left 15 people dead.
“We are keeping a close eye on this situation,” Biden stated. “Law enforcement is exploring any possible connections.”
Livelsberger’s military background adds a layer of intrigue to the unfolding situation. He served 19 years in the Army and was stationed at a base where he overlapped with Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, the assailant responsible for the New Orleans attack.
Jabbar was killed by police after his assault, which raises questions about potential motivations and networks between the two veterans.
Las Vegas Metro Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed that investigators are probing any possible links between the explosion and global terror activities. “We are absolutely investigating any connectivity to what happened in New Orleans as well as other attacks that have been occurring around the world,” McMahill said.
Additionally, online car rental service Turo revealed that their platform was used to rent both the Ford truck utilized in the New Orleans tragedy and the Tesla involved in the Las Vegas explosion. As investigations continue, authorities urge vigilance and cooperation from the public to uncover more details surrounding these incidents.
