UPDATE
4:36 PM PT — Vegas authorities just said they have ID’d the driver of the car but are not revealing his name. They say he rented the car in Colorado, drove to Vegas and arrived at 7:30 Wednesday morning … then drove up and down the Strip before heading to the hotel.
UPDATE
4:37 PM PT — The authorities credit Elon Musk for providing information that helped them track the car with video at various charging stations along the route.
UPDATE
7:20 PM PT — A Turo spokesperson tells TMZ, “We are heartbroken by the violence perpetrated in New Orleans and Las Vegas, and our prayers are with the victims and families. We are actively partnering with law enforcement authorities as they investigate both incidents. We do not believe that either renter involved in the Las Vegas and New Orleans attacks had a criminal background that would have identified them as a security threat. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards in risk management, thanks to our world-class trust and safety technologies and teams that include experienced former law enforcement professionals.”
There are several ominous connections between the New Orleans terror attack on Bourbon Street and the Tesla that exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Vegas.
Both the Vegas Tesla and the pick up truck in New Orleans were rented by the same car-sharing company, Turo. And 3 detonating devices were found in New Orleans — one in the pickup truck and 2 nearby — it appears there are similarities to the detonating device in the Tesla.
It can’t go without saying … the fact that a Tesla Cybertruck — manufactured by a company owned by Elon Musk — exploded outside the TRUMP Hotel is more than telling, given the political backdrop of the Trump/Musk union.
As for Elon, he was quick to say on social … the Cybertruck had no defect that would cause an explosion.
The FBI is investigating the Vegas explosion, which killed the driver and injured 7 others, as a possible terrorist act. Authorities found a massive amount of fireworks-style mortar inside the Tesla.
Cybertruck blew up in front of Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Those are our luggage by the door and that’s where we were when it happened. pic.twitter.com/KaVZXfGLNK
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Donald Trump‘s son Eric, who is the EVP of the Trump Organization, said after the explosion … the safety and well-being of guests and staffers is the company’s top priority.
The Cyber Truck blew up at around 8:40 Wednesday morning, just after it pulled up to the hotel. Smoke was billowing out of the vehicle before it blew up.
Originally Published — 11:04 AM PT