Crime
Las Vegas bomber Matthew Livelsberger Manifesto Revealed
Las Vegas, NV – A chilling manifesto attributed to Matthew Livelsberger, the suspect in the New Year’s Day Las Vegas bombing, has come to light, offering disturbing insights into his motivations and state of mind.
The manifesto, sent via email to a contact identified as “Samosaur” the day before the attack, outlines Livelsberger’s claims of national security threats, personal grievances, and alleged war crimes.
- Claims of Foreign Threats
Livelsberger alleged that recent drone sightings on the U.S. East Coast were connected to China, which he described as deploying advanced gravitic propulsion systems via submarines. He called these aircraft “the most dangerous threat to national security that has ever existed,” emphasizing their stealth and payload capacity.“They can park it over the White House if they wanted. It’s checkmate,” he wrote. - Paranoia and Perceived Surveillance
The email reveals Livelsberger believed he was being tracked by federal agencies, including the FBI and Homeland Security, as he attempted to reach Mexico.“They are looking to move on me but won’t because they know I am armed and I have a massive VBIED,” he claimed, referencing a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. - Allegations of U.S. War Crimes
Livelsberger detailed his involvement in alleged cover-ups of civilian casualties during airstrikes in Nimruz Province, Afghanistan, in 2019. He accused U.S. military and intelligence agencies of knowingly targeting civilian structures and burying evidence of these actions.“I conducted targeting for these strikes… 65 buildings were struck despite civilian presence, killing hundreds in a single day,” he alleged, calling the operations war crimes that were suppressed by the administration. - Appeals to the Media
Livelsberger urged his contact to elevate the information to the media, warning of catastrophic consequences if ignored.“You need to elevate this to the media so we avoid a world war because this is a mutually assured destruction situation,” he wrote.
The FBI has verified the email’s authenticity, noting Livelsberger’s military background and deployment in Afghanistan. They suspect he was suffering from untreated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which may have contributed to his radicalization.
The manifesto also contained specific details for verification, including references to Livelsberger’s military assignments, a LinkedIn profile under the name “Matt Berg,” and his clearance level.
Livelsberger carried out the bombing on New Year’s Day at the valet area of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The explosion killed the bomber and injured multiple others. A subsequent investigation revealed Livelsberger had rented a Tesla Cybertruck in Denver before driving through Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada. Authorities tracked his movements using Tesla charging station data.
In the wake of the attack, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced increased patrols on the Strip and downtown areas. LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill stated that while the attack had no clear ties to broader terror networks, its implications for national security remain concerning.
Related Incidents
The attack coincided with another violent event earlier that day in New Orleans, where a driver intentionally plowed a truck into a crowd, killing at least 15 people. Authorities have not found evidence linking the two incidents.
A press briefing by law enforcement is scheduled to provide further updates.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.