Federal agents went to a Colorado Springs neighborhood as part of the investigation into the Cybertruck explosion at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
Authorities investigating the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas have expanded their search for evidence to Colorado, as they continue to probe whether the incident was an act of terrorism.
Agents with the FBI, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and local police conducted “law enforcement activity” Thursday morning at an address in a residential neighborhood on the east side of Colorado Springs.
Vikki Migoya, a spokeswoman for the FBI’s Denver field office, stated that investigators are interested in this location in connection with the Las Vegas investigation.
She added in an email, “FBI Denver personnel and specialized teams will be on-site for several hours.”
Migoya did not detail what led investigators to this site or confirm whether agents have conducted additional searches related to the case.
On Thursday, authorities continued their efforts to learn more about the driver of the Cybertruck, who died in the explosion on Wednesday, which also left seven others with minor injuries.
Also under continuing investigation is the deadly ramming attack in New Orleans that occurred hours earlier that day.
In the New Orleans rampage, authorities identified Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, an Army veteran from Texas, as the driver.
He intentionally drove a rented pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s Eve partygoers on Bourbon Street.
The attack killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more, causing widespread panic and chaos.
Jabbar rented the truck just hours before the incident from Turo, the same car-sharing app used for the 2024 Cybertruck.
This connection raised questions about the safety practices of the platform and the vehicles rented through it.
During a news conference Wednesday, Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill stated the Cybertruck was rented in Colorado.
It arrived in Las Vegas around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, before detonating outside the Trump Tower’s glass entrance about an hour later.
McMahill said authorities have identified the person who rented the Cybertruck but are not yet releasing a name.
They are working to confirm that the individual was the same person behind the wheel when it blew up.
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An official familiar with the investigation mentioned Thursday that the driver’s body was badly burned in the explosion.
This damage complicated efforts to identify the victim, creating challenges for the authorities involved in the case.
Authorities shared video footage showing the Cybertruck, loaded with large firework mortars and gas canisters, detonating significantly.
The video captured a massive conflagration, accompanied by flashes from additional explosives, illustrating the explosion’s intensity.
During a Wednesday briefing, Sheriff McMahill stated that authorities view the Las Vegas explosion as “an isolated incident.”
However, he noted they have not ruled out potential connections to the recent attack
The FBI is investigating the incident through its Joint Terrorism Task Force.
“We are investigating any connection to what happened in New Orleans and other attacks around the world,” the sheriff stated.
He added, “It’s a Tesla truck, and Elon Musk is working with President-elect Trump at Trump Tower, raising concerns.”
McMahill noted that Musk, the Tesla CEO, assists the investigation by sharing “quite a bit of additional information” and video evidence.
Authorities used this data to trace the vehicle’s journey from Colorado to Las Vegas, thanks to Musk’s cooperation.
Last year, Musk committed over $270 million supporting Donald Trump and Republican candidates, strengthening their public relationship.
Last month, Trump appointed Musk to lead a commission aimed at improving government efficiency in the country.
On Wednesday, Musk posted a series of updates on his social media platform X regarding the ongoing investigation.
He stated that the “whole Tesla senior team is investigating this matter right now,” emphasizing their active involvement.
