At a news conference Wednesday, Jeremy Schwartz, the acting FBI special agent in charge in Las Vegas, said the agency was investigating whether the explosion "was an act of terrorism or not." He emphasized the challenges in categorizing the incident, stating, "I know everybody's interested in that word and trying to see if we can say, 'Hey this is a terrorist attack.' That is our goal, and that's what we're trying to do."
Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated that authorities found gas canisters, camp fuel canisters, and large firework mortars in the back of the truck. While examining the situation, he mentioned that, although the incident is believed to be isolated, they have not ruled out connections to a previous attack in New Orleans that resulted in 15 casualties.
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, weighed in on the situation via his social media platform, X, indicating that the explosion stemmed from 'very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the rented Cybertruck.' His statement raised concerns regarding the nature of the explosion and reiterated the ongoing investigation into the vehicle's functionality.
As reported by authorities, one person lost their life and at least seven sustained injuries following the explosion outside the Trump International Hotel. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received an initial report about the explosion around 8:40 a.m., highlighting the urgency and potential scale of the incident.
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