Tim Kennedy, Green Beret and ex UFC star, revealed in a social media post late Friday that he was once a partner in a military reality television competition with the suspect involved in the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas.
In an Instagram post, Kennedy shared that more than a decade ago, he competed on the History Channel’s “Ultimate Soldier Challenge” alongside Matthew Livelsberger, US Army Service member from Colorado.
Matthew Livelsberger poses in an undated photo. (Fox News)
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“13 years ago I competed in a shooting competition on the History Channel called ‘The Ultimate Soldiers Challenge.’ My partner in this competition was Matt Burg (aka Matt Livelsberger). When I saw his old photos on the news last night, I figured it was the same guy.”
Kennedy said in the post that he was “stunned” to learn that Livelsberger was the driver Tesla Cybertruck which exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day.
The driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day has been identified as 37-year-old Matthew Alan Livelsberger. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
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“He was honest, hardworking, talented and a competent special forces operator. I am stunned and heartbroken to hear the news,” he continued. “None of this makes sense and I, like many others, am confused and want answers.”
Tim Kennedy during their middleweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports)
Police said Livelsberger, 37, was shot in the head in what police believe was a firearm fired before the vehicle detonated. He was identified by tattoos, credit cards and military identification found on him.
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Livelsberger was a US Army special operations soldier who had several addresses associated with him and was on leave from Germany, where he was serving with the 10th Special Forces Group.
Fox News’ Stepheny Price contributed to this report.
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