Matthew Livelsberger, the man suspected of detonating a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Las Vegas hotel on New Year's Day, was a 37-year-old former Green Beret who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Livelsberger was born in Colorado and enlisted in the Army in 2006. He was assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group, a highly trained unit that specializes in unconventional warfare, counterterrorism, and direct action missions.
During his time in the military, Livelsberger was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq multiple times. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge for his service.
After leaving the military in 2015, Livelsberger worked as a security contractor and ran a small business. He was also an active member of the veteran community, volunteering his time to help other veterans transition to civilian life.
Livelsberger's family and friends have expressed shock and disbelief over the allegations against him. They describe him as a loving and devoted husband and father who was deeply committed to serving his country and community.
The investigation into the Cybertruck explosion is ongoing, and it is unclear what motivated Livelsberger to allegedly carry out the attack. However, the incident has raised concerns about the potential for extremist violence by former military members and the need to provide them with adequate support and services after they leave the service.