Former FBI special agent says Americans need to be ‘vigilant’ after Las Vegas attacks and New Orleans

Former FBI Special Agent urges Americans to use caution while attending important national events. After two serious events occurred in succession on New Year’s Day.

“Sadly, we will continue to see these types of incidents happen. Whether it is an ISIS-inspired event or an event of radical Islamic terrorism. Or if it was a shooting incident Or if they are the CEO of a UnitedHealthcare person. who just lost his life, please be informed,” former FBI Special Agent and Fox News contributor Nicole Parker explained to Fox News Digital.

“With many of these activities coming up. There is just so much activity that can happen with large gatherings, large groups of people.”

Parker’s warning came after a man, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, plowed his truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. It killed dozens of people and injured dozens more.

Matthew Livelsberger was renting a Tesla Cybertruck in Denver, Colorado, when it exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. (Alcides Antunes/via REUTERS left and Fox News right)

Hours after that attack, a Tesla Cybertruck was blown up in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. causing fear and chaos starting in 2025.

Parker said that although these two events were shocking and devastating, But there have been significant events in our country since the Oct. 1, Sept. 7, 2023, Hamas massacre attack on the Jewish state.

“There was a lot of activity leading up to this moment. I would say that for our country. Starting on October 7, from the perspective of terrorism. That’s when things changed. It has definitely changed,” Parker said.

“I think there is a lot of activity going on in the Middle East. A lot of these terrorist groups that people thought were gone, actually they were. Many of them are under the Trump administration. and after the chaos in in the middle east I think it almost sparked a lot of activity and discussion,” she continued.

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“I think in the United States This is especially true under the Biden administration. They focus on the domestic terrorism of homegrown violent extremists. white supremacy He said that was the number one threat. There are many activities. And as Christopher Wray said, the alarm is going off.”

Parker said it was a shame. After what we saw happen in Las Vegas and New Orleans. It doesn’t matter when the next attack happens.

“We are dealing with our domestic enemies as well. But in the next few weeks next couple of months We will have a big event. A lot is about to happen. And that’s the job that people at Want to create havoc and harm others They do it to attract attention. They want to cause as much destruction as possible,” Parker explained, emphasizing the Super Bowl. College Football National Championship which falls on the same day as President-elect Trump’s inauguration.

FBI and Las Vegas Police Department along with other agencies They are investigating and have identified the person of interest as Matthew Livelsberger, 37, a U.S. Army Special Operations soldier. From Colorado Springs, Colorado to the Cybertruck explosion in front of the Trump Hotel Las Vegas Tuesday morning.

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Several guests who were staying at the hotel when everything was revealed told Fox News Digital of the chaos and chaos that ensued hours after the explosion.

“I actually took the dog out to go to the bathroom. Then I came back to the hotel. I fed them and said, ‘OK, let’s go back outside.’ I just thought about that guy at 8:48. I mean, I walk through that door with my dog ​​twice a day.” Laurie Parent told Fox News Digital narrowly missed the explosion.

“In the morning, when I woke up, you know, I heard something…the sound of people cleaning the windows. And I heard a loud noise. And then I said ‘What was that?’ Suddenly I heard police sirens and everything. So I looked out the window. Then I saw smoke coming out of the window because we were in a corner room on the 23rd and 23rd floors,” Carlos Reyes described what it was. like inside a hotel

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1 person dead, 7 injured in Tesla Cybertruck fire outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas (Getty Images/Alcides Antunes)

“It was surreal, we (Chris and his wife) walked down here. And you still see it (The Cybertruck) was burning, there was a lot of smoke inside…it was scary,” explained hotel guest Chris Petrotta, who was celebrating his anniversary.

Parker emphasizes that these attacks serve as an important reminder to remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings and to contact law enforcement if you see or hear anything suspicious.

“Let’s not forget that the public is part of the solution. Because many times these people Whether they are terrorists violent offenders or a lot of gunmen Often there is something called a leak. which they give some indication that they “We were going to do something before they actually did it,” Parker said.

Parker said even Americans shouldn’t live in fear. But they should use common sense when it comes to important events. or even in everyday life

“We cannot let violent criminals win. We cannot live in fear. But you also have to be aware of your surroundings and listen to your instincts, and sadly, I hate to say this. But this will not stop,” Parker said.

“Unfortunately, this is just the society we live in. And you clearly have to take certain measures to reduce the risk.”

Investigators are examining the contents of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded in front of the Trump hotel. International in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police press conference)

She added that while she was excited Like many Americans With Trump taking office soon, things won’t change overnight. Until elected officials and even within the FBI make real progress.

“Listen, I love President Trump. But sadly, many things are coming to fruition under President Trump. Because these people are sitting here quietly. We never know when they will explode. So all these people that crossed the border I don’t know when they will go into action. Like 9/11, you don’t know what day they’re going to operate. or the day they will go decided that this is When we will do it,” Parker continued.

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The officers are still there. Work to identify a motive and determine if Livelsberger’s actions amounted to terrorism.

“We are not at all lost that it is in front of the Trump Building. Or is it a Tesla car? But we don’t have information at this point that definitively tells us or suggests this is because of this particular ideology,” said Spencer Evans, Las Vegas FBI Special Agent in Charge.