Washington: The FBI confirmed Friday that the suspect behind the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas earlier this week had no ill will toward U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Authorities believe the individual suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Officials clarified there is no evidence linking the Las Vegas incident to a New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans, which claimed over a dozen lives. The Cybertruck explosion, which occurred later the same day, resulted in minor injuries to seven people.
Authorities identified the deceased suspect as Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old active-duty Army soldier from Colorado Springs. Investigators concluded he acted alone.
“The subject held no animosity towards the president-elect,” an FBI representative stated during a Friday briefing.
“Investigative steps and information from the Army suggest he likely suffered from PTSD. We’re also aware of potential family or personal grievances that may have played a role,” the official added, describing the event as a “tragic case of suicide”.
Livelsberger was reported to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police confirmed on Thursday.
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The Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas is owned by the Trump Organization, linked to the president-elect, who is set to resume office on Jan. 20. Eric Trump, an executive in the Trump Organization, commended law enforcement for their swift response.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a key supporter of Trump during his 2024 campaign and an advisor to the incoming administration, has yet to comment on the incident.
