Driver of Tesla Cybertruck killed in explosion outside Trump Las Vegas hotel is ID’d as Army vet Matthew Livelsberger

[Sugar Cookie]

The driver of the Tesla Cybertruck who was killed when the vehicle blew up outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas has been identified as a Colorado resident and Army veteran.

Law enforcement sources confirmed to The Post that Matthew Livelsberger, 37, rented the electric pickup truck that went up in flames New Year’s Day in the valet area of the hotel.

Livelsberger was behind the wheel of the Tesla truck, which was packed with fireworks-style mortars, camping fuel and canisters, during the explosion, News5 reported early Thursday, citing law enforcement sources.

Livelsberger has several addresses in Colorado Springs, at least one of which was swarmed by the feds late Wednesday, KTNV reported.

The dramatic explosion outside the Vegas Trump hotel is being investigated by the FBI as a possible act of terror.

The driver of the Tesla was killed in the blast and at least seven bystanders suffered minor injuries.

Driver of Tesla Cybertruck killed in explosion outside Trump Las Vegas hotel is ID’d as Army vet Matthew Livelsberger

The driver of Tesla was killed in the blast and at least seven bystanders suffered minor injuries.

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[SimplySpaztastic]

From what I'm hearing, he's not a veteran. He's still active duty. Let me look for a local source.

 

[SimplySpaztastic]

Active duty, on leave.
This was the Army's statement

“Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger enlisted as an 18X and served in the active duty Army from January 2006 to March 2011. Livelsberger then joined the National Guard from March 2011 to July 2012, followed by the Army Reserve from July 2012 to December 2012. He entered the active duty Army in December 2012 and was a U.S. Army Special Operations Soldier (18Z) assigned to 10th Special Forces Group in Stuttgart, Germany.

Additionally, U.S. Army Special Operations Command can confirm Livelsberger was assigned to the command and on approved leave at the time of his death. USASOC is in full cooperation with federal and state law enforcement agencies, but as a matter of policy, will not comment on ongoing investigations.

His awards include the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Bronze Star Medal x 4, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Valor, Army Commendation Medal x 3, Army Achievement Medal x 2, Army Good Conduct Medal x 5, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star x 3, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon x 3, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal x 2, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Freefall Badge.”

Army Spokesperson

Army releases details on Colorado Springs man who died in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

According to a U.S. Army spokesperson, Matthew Allen Livelsberger enlisted in the Army in January 2006 and served until March 2011.

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[cubby]

It's just so sad that a guy who signed up to protect our country, did this. But I'm guessing they didn't give the tesla truck enough credit and it was what kept the explosion contained with nobody but the bomber killed. I still think it's an ugly truck.

 

[SimplySpaztastic]

The ATF and FBI searching his house last night

 

[thuumpr]

Active duty, on leave.
This was the Army's statement

Army releases details on Colorado Springs man who died in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

According to a U.S. Army spokesperson, Matthew Allen Livelsberger enlisted in the Army in January 2006 and served until March 2011.

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Outstanding record.

Apprently they missed something from his record... like he was bat-shit losing it at the end.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber Matthew Livelsberger claimed his shocking suicide wasn’t a terror attack but a way for the US soldier to cleanse his mind, police revealed Friday.

Las Vegas police said Livelsberger left behind two notes in a charred cellphone recovered inside the singed Tesla he rented that suggests a motive behind why he detonated explosives and shot himself in front of the Trump International Hotel Wednesday.

“This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake up call. Americans only pay attention to spectacles and violence. What better way to get my point across than a stunt with fireworks and explosives,” Livelsberger, 37, wrote in a notes app on his phone.

Matthew Livelsberger claimed Cybertruck bombing was to ‘cleanse his mind’ of brothers he lost — and trashed ‘feckless leadership’ of a USA ‘near collapse’

“Why did I personally do it now? I needed to cleanse my mind of the brothers I’ve lost and relieve myself of the burden of the lives I took.”

nypost.com

 

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Matthew Livelsberger claimed Cybertruck bombing was to ‘cleanse his mind’ of brothers he lost — and trashed ‘feckless leadership’ of a USA ‘near collapse’

“Why did I personally do it now? I needed to cleanse my mind of the brothers I’ve lost and relieve myself of the burden of the lives I took.”

nypost.com

Soldier who died by suicide in Las Vegas left note saying it was to be a wakeup for country’s ills

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