In a tragic turn of events, the individual who died in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas has been identified as an active-duty U.S. Army soldier. Authorities have named the victim as Matthew Lives Burger, who was reportedly packed with fireworks, mortars, and camp fuel canisters inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.

The explosion occurred amidst a tense atmosphere following a violent incident in New Orleans, where a driver, identified as 42-year-old Sham Jabbar, plowed a truck into a crowd in the city’s famed French Quarter, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people. Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran, was shot and killed by police shortly after the attack, which is being investigated as a potential terrorist act. While both Jabbar and Lives Burger had connections to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, officials have noted that there is no evidence to suggest any overlap in their military assignments.

The explosion of the Cybertruck happened just hours after the New Orleans tragedy, raising concerns about potential links between the two events. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding both incidents. The FBI has expanded its investigation into multiple states as authorities work to uncover any further connections or motives.

As the situation develops, more updates are anticipated regarding both the Las Vegas explosion and the ongoing investigation into the New Orleans attack. The community is left reeling from the violence, and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigations. The loss of Lives Burger, a soldier serving his country, underscores the tragic nature of these events as they unfold.