Congresswoman Calls for Whistleblowers from Fort Liberty
A Florida congresswoman and Air Force veteran urgently appeals for anyone who may have encountered Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the perpetrator behind the tragic New Orleans attack, or Matthew Livelsberger, the Las Vegas bomber, at Fort Liberty, formerly known as Fort Bragg, to reach out to her office.
Seeking Information on Troubling Cases
Additionally, she is seeking insights into Ryan Routh, a former resident of North Carolina. Routh previously faced arrest for allegedly aiming a rifle through the fence at President-elect Donald Trump’s Florida golf course while Trump played a round.
“If you find yourself at Fort Bragg (Liberty) and possess any knowledge about these three individuals but feel hesitant to speak to your chain of command, I can offer whistleblower protection and provide necessary intake information,” wrote Rep. Anna Paulina Luna in a post on X late Thursday.
Routh’s Background and Potential Connections
Routh, a 58-year-old with North Carolina roots, had recently been residing in Hawaii. Luna appears to reference reporting that suggests Routh, a civilian with an extensive criminal background, had frequented Fort Bragg numerous times.
As a member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, Luna’s proactive stance underscores a commitment to public safety. Yet, her office did not promptly respond to inquiries for comment.
According to the Army, both Jabbar and Livelsberger served at the North Carolina base, but their time there did not overlap, raising suspicions.
Investigations into Their Military Backgrounds
Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill in Las Vegas indicated that both men had deployed to Afghanistan in 2009, but any potential linkage remains a topic of ongoing scrutiny.
“We don’t have any evidence that they served in the same province, location, or unit in Afghanistan,” McMahill confirmed. Each man used the Turo app to rent electric pickup trucks involved in their respective incidents.
Profiles of Notorious Individuals
Between 2007 and 2015, Jabbar held positions as a human resources and IT specialist and continued in those roles within the Army Reserve from 2015 to 2020. Livelsberger, age 37, served as an active-duty Army Green Beret in the esteemed 10th Special Forces Group.
This year, Livelsberger gained notoriety for detonating a Cybertruck packed with explosives and flammable materials in front of Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. A disturbing manifesto left behind stated, “This was not a terrorist attack; it was a wake-up call.”
Officials speculate that underlying issues such as PTSD and family struggles might have played roles in this chaotic scene.
A Grievous Attack on Bourbon Street
Tragically, Jabbar, aged 42, drove a rented Ford EV pickup into pedestrians on Bourbon Street, a vibrant part of New Orleans, claiming 14 lives and injuring over 30 individuals. After the crash, he engaged in a shootout with police and was fatally shot. The FBI later confirmed that he had pledged allegiance to ISIS, labeling him a domestic terrorist.
FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia stated recently, “No definitive links have emerged between these incidents, but both cases remain active investigations.”
This exploration of human actions, choices, and fateful consequences challenges us to reflect on the nature of violence and its repercussions on our communities. The irony of seeking justice within a landscape scarred by trauma evokes a profound sense of urgency. Each lost life, each shattered family, resonates like ripples across the fabric of society.
