Tesla Cybertruck Exploded Outside Las Vegas Hotel on New Year’s Day
Possible Connections?
The Cybertruck explosion occurred hours after Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar drove a truck into a New Orleans crowd, killing 15 people.
Both Livelsberger and Jabbar had spent time at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), a hub for Army special operations units. However, FBI Deputy Assistant Director Chris Raia clarified, “There is no definitive link between the two incidents.” But the investigation is ongoing.
Tesla’s Statement
Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed the incident on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “We have now confirmed that the explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck and is unrelated to the vehicle itself. All vehicle telemetry was positive at the time of the explosion.”
Livelsberger’s death has left many questions unanswered. While authorities believe the explosion was not a deliberate suicide mission, the full motivations behind his actions remain unclear. The investigation continues as officials piece together the tragic events of New Year’s Day.
