The suspect in the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion incident was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and had written a 'manifesto' detailing a conspiracy theory regarding Chinese drones, the US investigators have said. Matthew Livelsberger carried out the explosion outside the Trump International Hotel on January 1. Authorities said Livelsberger, a decorated US Army Special Forces soldier, left behind two suicide notes in his phone explaining his actions.
<h2>Conspiracy theory about 'China drones'</h2>
New York Post reported citing authorities that the soldier in his manifesto accused the US government of collaborating with China to develop dangerous drones.
In his notes, the suspect wrote that these drones are "the most dangerous threat to national security" because they had &ldquo;gravity manipulation technology, making them hard to detect.&rdquo;
<h2>&lsquo;Not a terror attack but a wake-up call for Americans&rsquo;</h2>
The suspect in his notes also mentioned the motive behind the explosion.
Livelsberger wrote his act was not a &ldquo;terror attack&rdquo; but an attempt to "cleanse" his mind of the emotional burden.
He also termed the explosion as a &ldquo;wake-up call&rdquo; for fellow Americans.
&ldquo;Americans only pay attention to spectacles and violence. What better way to get my point across than a stunt with fireworks and explosives,&rdquo; the soldier wrote.
&ldquo;This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake-up call."
Livelsberger further added that he carried the emotional weight of losing fellow soldiers during their military service and criticised &ldquo;weak and feckless leadership&rdquo; of the US.
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&ldquo;We are the United States of America, the best country people to ever exist! But right now we are terminally ill and headed toward collapse,&rdquo; the note read.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said the soldier had no animosity towards President-elect Donald Trump and was not connected to the deadly truck attack in New Orleans that left 14 dead. The agency added that the suspect also grappled with other family issues or personal grievances.
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"Investigative steps have discovered, and information of the Army indicates, that he likely suffered from PTSD, and we're also aware that there were potential other family issues or personal grievances in his own life that may have been contributing factors," said Las Vegas FBI agent Spencer Evans.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Cybertruck blast: Authorities said Livelsberger, a decorated US Army Special Forces soldier, left behind two suicide notes in his phone explaining his actions.

The suspect in the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion incident was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and had written a 'manifesto' detailing a conspiracy theory regarding Chinese drones, the US investigators have said. Matthew Livelsberger carried out the explosion outside the Trump International Hotel on January 1. Authorities said Livelsberger, a decorated US Army Special Forces soldier, left behind two suicide notes in his phone explaining his actions. Conspiracy theory about 'China drones' New York Post reported citing authorities that the soldier in his manifesto accused the US government of collaborating with China to develop dangerous drones. In his notes, the suspect wrote that these drones are "the most dangerous threat to national security" because they had “gravity manipulation technology, making them hard to detect.” ‘Not a terror attack but a wake-up call for Americans’ The suspect in his notes also mentioned the motive behind the explosion. Livelsberger wrote his act was not a “terror attack” but an attempt to "cleanse" his mind of the emotional burden. He also termed the explosion as a “wake-up call” for fellow Americans. “Americans only pay attention to spectacles and violence. What better way to get my point across than a stunt with fireworks and explosives,” the soldier wrote. “This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake-up call." Livelsberger further added that he carried the emotional weight of losing fellow soldiers during their military service and criticised “weak and feckless leadership” of the US. Also read: Fears of extremism in military as US reels under New Year's attacks “We are the United States of America, the best country people to ever exist! But right now we are terminally ill and headed toward collapse,” the note read. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said the soldier had no animosity towards President-elect Donald Trump and was not connected to the deadly truck attack in New Orleans that left 14 dead. The agency added that the suspect also grappled with other family issues or personal grievances. Also read: Biden to visit New Orleans on Monday; to grieve with victims' families, meet officials "Investigative steps have discovered, and information of the Army indicates, that he likely suffered from PTSD, and we're also aware that there were potential other family issues or personal grievances in his own life that may have been contributing factors," said Las Vegas FBI agent Spencer Evans. (With inputs from agencies)

US Cybertruck blast: Suspect had PTSD; wrote manifesto alleging 'China drone conspiracy'

A 37-year-old US Army veteran, Matthew Livelsberger, has been identified as the suspect in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, according to US media reports. The incident occurred at the hotel&rsquo;s front gate, resulting in one fatality and injuring at least seven others.
According to a report by New York Post, Livelsberger rented the Tesla Cybertruck in Colorado before driving it around Las Vegas and eventually stopping outside the Trump Hotel, where the explosion took place.
<h2 class="p2">FBI investigates potential link with New Orleans rampage</h2>
The FBI is investigating whether there is a connection between the Las Vegas explosion and a deadly rampage in New Orleans.
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In the New Orleans incident, a truck was driven into a crowd before the driver opened fire, killing 15 people in all. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din-Jabbar, was also a US Army veteran who served in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010.
Both vehicles used in the New Orleans and Las Vegas incidents were rented through Turo app, a peer-to-peer car-sharing platform.
<h2 class="p2">Details of the Tesla truck explosion</h2>
Investigators found fireworks, gas tanks, and camp fuel in the Cybertruck, which are believed to have contributed to the explosion. Video evidence released by police shows charred gasoline canisters and firework mortars in the vehicle&rsquo;s bed.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the incident, calling it an "act of terrorism." Musk stated that the Cybertruck&rsquo;s design minimised the damage by containing the blast and directing it upward, sparing the Trump hotel from significant structural harm.
Authorities continue to investigate both incidents to determine any connections and underlying motives.
(With input from agencies)

World | Trending: Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old US Army veteran, has been identified as the prime suspect in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. 


A 37-year-old US Army veteran, Matthew Livelsberger, has been identified as the suspect in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, according to US media reports. The incident occurred at the hotel’s front gate, resulting in one fatality and injuring at least seven others. According to a report by New York Post, Livelsberger rented the Tesla Cybertruck in Colorado before driving it around Las Vegas and eventually stopping outside the Trump Hotel, where the explosion took place. FBI investigates potential link with New Orleans rampage The FBI is investigating whether there is a connection between the Las Vegas explosion and a deadly rampage in New Orleans. Also read: Elon Musk slams FBI agents over donning Taylor Swift-themed friendship bracelets amid New Orleans attack In the New Orleans incident, a truck was driven into a crowd before the driver opened fire, killing 15 people in all. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din-Jabbar, was also a US Army veteran who served in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010. Both vehicles used in the New Orleans and Las Vegas incidents were rented through Turo app, a peer-to-peer car-sharing platform. Details of the Tesla truck explosion Investigators found fireworks, gas tanks, and camp fuel in the Cybertruck, which are believed to have contributed to the explosion. Video evidence released by police shows charred gasoline canisters and firework mortars in the vehicle’s bed. Also read: Who were the victims of the New Orleans attack? Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on the incident, calling it an "act of terrorism." Musk stated that the Cybertruck’s design minimised the damage by containing the blast and directing it upward, sparing the Trump hotel from significant structural harm. Authorities continue to investigate both incidents to determine any connections and underlying motives. (With input from agencies)

US Army veteran named prime suspect in Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel: Report

U.S. authorities are investigating any possible connection between the attack in New Orleans, which left 15 people dead, and the explosion of a Cybertruck outside a Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, where one person died. Elon Musk, who owns Tesla, the company that produces the Cybertruck, has also suggested a potential link between the two incidents. 
Musk claimed that both vehicles were rented using the same app. At least one person was killed and several others wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel owned by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas.

Elon musk alleges possible 'link' between cybertruck blast in Las Vegas and New Orleans attack