An Army soldier, identified as a 37-year-old Green Beret from Colorado Springs, Colorado, tragically took his own life in a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day. The soldier, Matthew Livelsberger, left notes indicating that the incident was intended as a 'wakeup call' for the country. It was revealed that Livelsberger was struggling with PTSD and other issues.
Authorities confirmed that the explosion, which caused minor injuries to seven individuals, was not a terrorist attack but a suicide. Livelsberger acted alone, and his motive is still under investigation.
Investigators found letters written by Livelsberger expressing political grievances and societal concerns. Tesla engineers assisted in extracting data from the Cybertruck to understand Livelsberger's movements leading up to the incident.
It was discovered that Livelsberger shot himself inside the Cybertruck while igniting fireworks and camp fuel, resulting in the explosion. Charred items found inside the vehicle included firearms, fireworks, a passport, and credit cards.
Livelsberger, a highly decorated combat veteran, served in the Army since 2006 and had deployed multiple times to conflict zones. He had recently returned from an overseas assignment in Germany and was on approved leave at the time of his death.
Neighbors described Livelsberger as a 'normal guy' who lived with his wife and baby in Colorado Springs. The tragic incident has left many questioning the circumstances surrounding his death and the events leading up to the explosion.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover more details about Livelsberger's state of mind and the factors that led to this devastating event.
