Suicide Note and PTSD Uncovered in Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion

The Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion, which resulted in the death of US Army member Matthew Livelsberger, has been determined by the FBI to be a case of suicide linked to PTSD, with no animosity toward political figures involved.

The tragic explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, which claimed the life of active-duty US Army member Matthew Livelsberger, has emerged as a somber case of suicide rather than a politically motivated act. According to the FBI, Livelsberger, who served as a decorated Special Forces intelligence sergeant, apparently suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with personal grievances leading up to the event.

Authorities explained that Livelsberger's explosion was unconnected to the recent fatal truck attack in New Orleans, with Las Vegas FBI agent Spencer Evans confirming, “There is no evidence that these two events are connected.” The investigation has led to the understanding that the 37-year-old, who had returned to Colorado to see his family during a leave from service in Germany, was embroiled in struggles stemming from his time in combat.

Data recovered from Livelsberger's phone indicated that he was experiencing PTSD, revealed through a series of distressing notes that he had written. Furthermore, evidence showed he had purchased fireworks, which triggered the explosion, and he was found deceased inside the vehicle alongside a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Family members expressed shock over the incident, emphasizing that Livelsberger had seemed stable during their last interactions. More disturbingly, notes retrieved implied he had criticized military leadership, stating the blast was “not a terrorist attack” but rather “a wake-up call.”

Investigators tracked the Cybertruck’s movements from its rental in Colorado to the Las Vegas location, where the explosion occurred, highlighting that Livelsberger had legally acquired two firearms during that time. Seven bystanders suffered minor injuries from the blast but have since been released from medical care.

As authorities continue their investigation, Sheriff Kevin McMahill reported that they are “barely scratching the surface” of the data collected from Livelsberger’s devices, and emphasized the ongoing need for mental health support for veterans. For those affected, organizations offering assistance include BBC Action Line and the US Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, reachable at 988.