COLORADO SPRINGS — Sources confirmed to News5 Wednesday evening the driver of the Cybertruck in the Las Vegas explosion lived in Colorado Springs.
According to senior law enforcement sources, 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger was the driver and had several Colorado Springs addresses associated with him.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is at a townhouse complex, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
The complex is located on the east side of Colorado Springs in the Stetson Hills neighborhood. The FBI is at one of the addresses associated with Livelsberger.
Our team at the scene has seen law enforcement escort neighbors away from the complex, but police say there is no known threat to the community.
News5 crews at the scene have observed armored vehicles and agents in tactical gear.
Neighbors tell us this type of activity is pretty unusual for the area. Brooklyn Valdez says "It’s pretty quiet. We’ve noticed some cop cars in and out. We have been here for four years now and lately have noticed more police activity in and out of here.”
Officials from the U.S. Army sent the following statement to News5 on Thursday morning, regarding Livelsberger's enlistment.
“Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger enlisted as an 18X and served in the active duty Army from January 2006 to March 2011. Livelsberger then joined the National Guard from March 2011 to July 2012, followed by the Army Reserve from July 2012 to December 2012. He entered the active duty Army in December 2012 and was a U.S. Army Special Operations Soldier."
"Additionally, U.S. Army Special Operations Command can confirm Livelsberger was assigned to the command and on approved leave at the time of his death. USASOC is in full cooperation with federal and state law enforcement agencies, but as a matter of policy, will not comment on ongoing investigations.”
The U.S. Army confirmed on Thursday afternoon that Livelsberger was a part of the 10th Special Forces Group in Stuttgart, Germany.
According to the Army, Livelsberger also has an extensive list of awards that were given to him while he was enlisted.
“Livelsberger’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Bronze Star Medal x 4, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Valor, Army Commendation Medal x 3, Army Achievement Medal x 2, Army Good Conduct Medal x 5, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star x 3, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon x 3, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal x 2, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Freefall Badge."
This is a developing story. News5 will continue to update this web story as we learn more.
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