In a tragic incident outside a hotel in Las Vegas, a U.S. Army soldier died when a Tesla Cybertruck, laden with fireworks and camp fuel, exploded, as confirmed by three U.S. officials.
The soldier, identified as Matthew Livelsberger, was active-duty personnel who had served at the military base once known as Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Three U.S. officials disclosed this information to The Associated Press under the condition of anonymity, as they were not authorized to speak about ongoing investigations.
The explosion occurred near President-elect Donald Trump’s hotel, raising concerns due to its proximity to such a high-profile location. Law enforcement agencies are meticulously investigating the incident to determine the underlying causes and potential motivations.
This tragic event followed another serious incident on New Year’s Day in New Orleans. In that incident, Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, a fellow Army veteran who also spent time at Fort Bragg, drove a vehicle into a crowd, resulting in multiple fatalities before being shot by the police. That event is being treated as a terrorist attack, and ongoing investigations are checking if Jabbar acted alone.
Despite the connection through the Fort Bragg base, officials have not found any overlapping assignments between Livelsberger and Jabbar. However, the FBI is actively examining both cases to rule out any possible links or coordinated actions.
The explosion and the crash highlight growing concerns over the safety of military personnel and citizens amidst such violent and seemingly random events. Authorities continue to reassure the public that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure safety and prevent future tragedies.
The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement agencies working diligently to uncover the full story behind these alarming incidents. While no definitive connections have been established thus far, the FBI’s involvement underscores the gravity of both situations.
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