Driver in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion recognized as U.S. Army soldier, officers say

Authorities say the physique discovered contained in the Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas was burned past recognition the coroner made a constructive identification, and the navy ID and passport recovered on the scene belong to an active-duty Army soldier and Green Beret. CBS News’ Andres Gutierrez stories and Ed O’Keefe has President-elect Donald Trump’s response.

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