Army Ranger Dies in Las Vegas Explosion

Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Army Ranger, fatally shot himself in a Tesla Cybertruck filled with explosives outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day, following unsettling communications with his ex-girlfriend, Alicia Arritt. In texts sent just days before the incident, Livelsberger expressed excitement about the Cybertruck, claiming it made him feel 'like Batman' and shared details about his life, including his work with drones. His wife, Jennifer Davis, had left him shortly before the incident due to suspicions of infidelity, leading Livelsberger to reconnect with Arritt, who he hadn't spoken to since their breakup in 2021. The FBI is investigating possible motives for the explosion, which injured seven bystanders, with attention to Livelsberger's mental state and any political implications given the attack's location. Arritt described Livelsberger as a kind man, struggling to comprehend the events leading to his tragic death. The shocking nature of his final communications has raised concerns about mental health issues among veterans.