Suspect Arrested in Colorado‍ Attack That Injured Six

⁣ ⁤ Updated June 02, 2025
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A suspect is in ⁢custody following an attack in Boulder, Colorado, that left at least six ⁤people injured. The incident occurred Sunday⁢ during a ‍presentation⁣ by Run for Their Lives, a volunteer group raising awareness for Israeli ⁢hostages held in Gaza.The FBI is assisting local authorities in ‍the investigation ⁣of this Colorado attack.

Mohamed Sabry Soliman,⁤ 45, was arrested in connection with the assault.⁤ According to FBI Special Agent Mark Michalek,Soliman allegedly yelled,”Free Palestine,” before using a makeshift flamethrower. The suspect arrested was also injured and ⁢received hospital treatment, though details of his injuries were⁤ not released.

Boulder Police Chief steve Redfearn stated that while it would be irresponsible to ‍speculate on a motive, the victims’ injuries were consistent with being set on fire.He emphasized the peaceful ⁢nature of the demonstration and condemned the ⁤violence. The Boulder community is urged to support the victims and‍ their families.

The incident occurred⁣ amid rising tensions in the U.S. related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, which has seen an ⁤increase in both⁣ anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents.

“This was a stunning Sunday‍ afternoon in downtown Boulder on Pearl Street, and this act was unacceptable,” Redfearn said.

Witness Brooke Coffman, a University of‍ Colorado student, described seeing⁣ multiple women with burns, one severely injured. She ⁣also reported⁣ seeing a‍ shirtless man, presumed to ⁢be the ⁤attacker,⁤ holding a bottle and shouting.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis stated he is closely monitoring the ⁢situation and condemned hate-filled acts. boulder’s Jewish community also released a statement expressing sadness and heartbreak over the attack.

What’s next

The investigation is⁣ ongoing, and authorities expect to hold Soliman accountable. Further details‍ will be released as⁢ they become available.