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Fatal Explosion of Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas Linked to Army Green Beret

A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump International Hotel, killing a Green Beret, raises terrorism concerns amid investigation into links with New Orleans attack.

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Updated: Jan 2nd, 2025, 3:37 PM ET

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On January 1, 2025, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside Trump International Hotel, resulting in the death of Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, a U.S. Army Green Beret. The vehicle contained firework mortars and fuel canisters, leading officials to confirm the explosion was not a vehicle malfunction but an intentional act. Livelsberger was on approved leave at the time and had a decorated military career. Authorities are investigating possible connections to a separate attack in New Orleans, which killed 15, though no definitive link has been established. Seven bystanders sustained minor injuries.

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