Authorities in the United States investigating the explosion of a Cybertruck in front of a Trump-brand hotel in Las Vegas have released new details about the motivation behind the blast.
On Friday, investigators with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicated that the soldier behind the explosion appeared to be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
“Although this incident is more public and more sensational than usual, it ultimately appears to be a tragic case of suicide involving a heavily decorated combat veteran who was struggling with PTSD and other issues,” Spencer Evans, the FBI special agent in charge, explained at a news conference.
The FBI added there was no evidence the soldier, 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger, bore animus against President-elect Donald Trump, despite the explosion’s conspicuous location and details.
Cybertrucks are manufactured by Tesla, the electric vehicle company founded by Trump supporter Elon Musk.
A coroner’s report indicates Livelsberger died of suicide shortly before the explosion. His body was found in the charred remains of the Cybertruck, and a handgun was discovered by his feet.
The explosion spurred widespread speculation on New Year’s Day, as the US grappled with a suspected “terrorism attack” in the city of New Orleans that killed 14 victims.
Seven people received minor injuries when the rented Cybertruck blew up in the valet circle just outside the glass doors of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on the same day.
One person, later identified as Livelsberger, was also found dead at the scene. The car had been packed with fireworks and fuel canisters.
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