The FBI has announced that it has found no definitive evidence connecting the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans with the subsequent Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
New Orleans Attack
On January 1, 2025, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar drove a rented Ford F-150 pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, resulting in 15 fatalities and injuring approximately 30 others. Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran, was heavily armed and wore body armor during the attack. An ISIS flag was found in his possession, leading authorities to classify the incident as an act of terrorism.
Las Vegas Incident
Hours after the New Orleans attack, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring seven bystanders. The driver was identified as 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger, also a U.S. Army veteran who had served at the same military base as Jabbar. The Cybertruck contained fireworks and camping fuel, suggesting a potential act of terrorism.
FBI’s Statement
Despite the similarities between the two incidents, including the use of rented vehicles, military backgrounds of the perpetrators, and the timing of the attacks, the FBI’s Deputy Assistant Director stated that there are “no definitive links” between the New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to explore all possible connections.
Public Concerns
The announcement has raised questions among the public and experts, given the parallels between the two incidents. Both attackers were U.S. Army veterans who served in Afghanistan, were stationed at Fort Bragg, and used the same car-sharing app to rent vehicles weaponized with improvised explosive devices. Additionally, both attacks targeted tourist-heavy areas during a holiday, leading to concerns about potential coordination or shared motivations.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities emphasize that the investigation is ongoing and that they are thoroughly examining all aspects of both incidents to ensure public safety. The FBI continues to analyze evidence and encourages anyone with information related to either attack to come forward.
Sources
- New Orleans truck attack terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone: FBI
- Cops make bombshell links between New Orleans terrorist who killed 15 & Tesla Cybertruck ‘bomber’ Matthew Livelsberger
- New Orleans Terror Attack Suspect Acted Alone, Pledged Allegiance to ISIS: FBI
