Matthew Livelsberger, a decorated US Army member who died in a Tesla explosion outside the Trump Hotel, suffered from PTSD and personal issues, according to FBI reports.
**Tragic Cybertruck Explosion Linked to PTSD and Personal Grievances**
**Tragic Cybertruck Explosion Linked to PTSD and Personal Grievances**
Authorities reveal the identity and struggles of a soldier involved in a devastating Las Vegas incident.
In a somber update regarding the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, authorities have identified the deceased as 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty US Army member from Colorado. The FBI indicated that the tragic incident appears to be a case of suicide rather than a politically motivated attack. Livelsberger had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) linked to his time in combat, as well as personal grievances, which may have contributed to his tragic decision.
FBI officials confirmed that there was no animosity towards President-elect Donald Trump on Livelsberger’s part, despite the location of the explosion. Las Vegas FBI agent Spencer Evans stated that investigations revealed Livelsberger had written several notes on his phone, reflecting his mental health struggles and political frustrations. “This is not a terrorist attack,” he reportedly indicated in his writings, which called for military leadership accountability.
On the day of the explosion, Livelsberger had purchased fireworks, which triggered the blast. Authorities have also discovered that he suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. While he had legally purchased firearms in the days leading up to the explosion, officials emphasized that there is no indication of a connection to a separate deadly truck attack in New Orleans that occurred earlier this year.
Livelsberger's father shared with CBS News that his son had traveled to Colorado to spend time with his family, including his wife and eight-month-old daughter. Descriptions from Livelsberger's ex-girlfriend corroborated his struggles with mental health and memory issues stemming from military service.
Law enforcement officials used surveillance footage to trace Livelsberger's movements, revealing his rental of the Cybertruck through an app and his extensive journey to Las Vegas. Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed that there were minor injuries among seven bystanders, all of whom have been released from medical care. The investigation remains active, and authorities are sifting through substantial data collected from Livelsberger’s devices to gain further insight into the events leading up to the explosion.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, support resources such as the US Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) are available for assistance.
