Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Suspect Identified, Army Vet Served at Same Base As Bourbon St. Attacker

The recent attacks on New Year’s Day in Las Vegas and New Orleans have deeply disturbed the nation, prompting investigators to swiftly uncover any potential links between two former U.S. Army veterans who were behind the violent acts.

One of the veterans involved is Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old, who allegedly packed his vehicle with firework mortars, gasoline cans, and other combustible materials at his residence before driving it to Nevada.

On a Wednesday morning, Livelsberger detonated the vehicle near the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in his immediate death and injuring seven individuals. The incident caused panic as onlookers scrambled away from the massive explosion and ensuing smoke.

Both incidents share haunting parallels, from the perpetrators’ military backgrounds to their use of rented vehicles in acts of calculated destruction. At the center of this investigation is a shared history at Fort Carson, a major U.S. Army installation in Colorado.

Fort Carson: A Shared Starting Point

Both Livelsberger, the suspect in the Las Vegas Tesla Cybertruck explosion, and Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, the driver in the New Orleans truck rampage, served at Fort Carson during their military careers, sources told Denver7 News. This sprawling base, located near Colorado Springs, has long been home to units specializing in combat readiness, including the 4th Infantry Division.

Livelsberger and Jabbar overlapped at Fort Carson during a pivotal period when they prepared for deployments to Afghanistan. Jabbar served in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010, working in human resources and IT. Livelsberger’s specific role at Fort Carson remains under investigation, but officials confirmed he was stationed there during the same timeframe. According to a LinkedIn profile, Livelsberger appears to have been a Special Forces Green Beret.

Rented Vehicles as Weapons

Another chilling similarity is the use of rented vehicles as the centerpiece of both attacks. Livelsberger rented a Tesla Cybertruck from Turo, a popular peer-to-peer car-sharing platform, in Colorado Springs. 

Similarly, Jabbar rented a Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck through the same platform. He used it to plow into crowds on the famed Bourbon Street, killing 15 and injuring dozens. His vehicle was later found to contain firearms, pipe bombs, and remote-controlled explosive devices.

Despite background checks, neither man was flagged as a potential threat. Turo has since stated that there were no indicators in their criminal histories that would have prevented the rentals.



Both attacks were carefully planned, reflecting a disturbing level of intent. Livelsberger’s Cybertruck was packed with a combination of flammable materials that created a devastating explosion. Video evidence showed charred gas cans and firework mortars in the truck’s remains, suggesting he intended to maximize the blast’s impact.

In New Orleans, Jabbar’s truck not only rammed into crowds but also carried concealed pipe bombs wired for remote detonation. Investigators found an Islamic State flag attached to his vehicle, and videos have emerged of Jabbar pledging his allegiance to the terrorist organization.

 The FBI is investigating if Jabbar acted alone, amid conflicting reports.

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