Eight Injured in Boulder, CO, Fire Attack at Pro-Israel Event
Eight people were hospitalized after a violent attack in Boulder, Colorado. A man used a bug sprayer converted into a flamethrower to set fire to people gathered at Pearl Street Mall. According to officials, the suspect yelled “Free Palestine” during the assault.
In addition to the flamethrower, the attacker, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, also threw Molotov cocktails. He was arrested moments after the incident. Later, authorities confirmed that Soliman, an Egyptian national, had overstayed his visa and was in the U.S. illegally. Among the victims was an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor.
As a result, the FBI is now leading the investigation and treating the case as a domestic terror threat. The crowd had gathered to show support for Israeli hostages. One local witness described the scene: “There were people on the ground and a bunch of others running over with buckets and bottles and whatever they could carry water in.”
Key points:
- The attack occurred Sunday at Pearl Street Mall
- Victims were attending a pro-Israel event
- Weapons used included a flamethrower and Molotov cocktails
- The suspect is Egyptian and was in the U.S. illegally
- FBI is investigating as domestic terrorism
Following the attack, local Jewish communities have increased security measures. The incident has also sparked strong responses from officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, “This attack was aimed against peaceful people who wished to express their solidarity with the hostages held by Hamas, simply because they were Jews.”
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