A Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Towers in Las Vegas early Wednesday, killing one person in the vehicle, is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, according to law enforcement. Investigators do not believe there's "any other danger to the community right now," FBI agent Jeremy Schwartz said at a news conference Wednesday evening. "We do not believe that there's a bunch of folks out there supporting this or helping this," Schwartz said.
The sole person inside the vehicle died, and seven people suffered minor injuries, Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said. He called the explosion "an isolated incident" and said there is no indication that it was linked to ISIS. McMahill said gasoline canisters, camp fuel canisters and large firework mortars were found in the back of the vehicle after the explosion, which occurred about 15 seconds after the vehicle pulled in front of the building.
It's still unclear how the explosives were ignited, he said. The sheriff said the truck was rented in Colorado and arrived in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning. "We do know who rented the truck.
We are looking at that individual," McMahill said, declining to release a name until officials are certain about the person's identity. Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley said police and city marshals "will remain on extra alert," and told people to expect "a significant officer presence on the Strip, in the downtown and throughout the valley for th.