The Tesla cybertruck in flames (Image: NC)
The alleged Cybertruck bomber has been named as US Army veteran Matthew Livelsberger – with authorities investigating a “possible military connection” to the New Orleans terror attack which killed at least 15 people.
Livelsberger, 37, reportedly served at the same base as New Orleans terror suspect Shamsud Din Jabbar, who killed 15 people and injured dozens more in a rampage in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Separately, fireworks mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect ’s Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday, killing Livelsberger inside the vehicle and sparking an intense investigation into possible terrorism.
Livelsberger is alleged to have died in the explosion, according to sources.
Matthew Livelsberger has been named by local media as the suspect (Image: LinkedIn)
Police have yet to confirm the identity of the deceased individual officially.
Seven people sustained injuries, Las Vegas County Sheriff Kevin McMahill stated during a news conference on Wednesday. Two of the injured were taken to the University Medical Centre Southern Nevada for treatment.
All injuries are minor, according to the sheriff.
The suspect is thought to have hired the silver Tesla Cybertruck in Colorado through the car-sharing company, Turo.
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