Colorado Fire: Suspect’s Family in ICE Custody
- Federal immigration agents have detained the family of Mohamed Soliman, the man accused of a fire attack on pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, CO.
- Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national residing in Colorado Springs, is married with five children.The immigration status of the family is now under scrutiny as part of the ongoing...
- Noem stated on social media, "@DHSgov and @ICEGov are taking the family of suspected Boulder, Colorado terrorist, and illegal alien, Mohamed Soliman, into ICE custody."
Federal agents detained the family of mohamed Soliman, the suspect in the Boulder fire attack targeting pro-Israel demonstrators. Homeland security is scrutinizing whether Soliman’s family knew about or aided the Sunday attack, as the inquiry deepens. Soliman,charged with attempted murder and hate crimes,allegedly planned the assault for a year,using a flamethrower and Molotov cocktails,shouting pro-Palestine slogans. The focus now is on the family’s potential role,with federal prosecutors intensifying the probe.Soliman entered the U.S. legally. News Directory 3 is following this story.Discover what’s next in this evolving case.
Family of Boulder Fire Attack Suspect Detained; Hate Crime Charges Filed
Updated June 3, 2025
Federal immigration agents have detained the family of Mohamed Soliman, the man accused of a fire attack on pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, CO. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the action Tuesday, stating authorities are investigating whether Soliman’s family had prior knowledge or provided support for the Sunday attack.
Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national residing in Colorado Springs, is married with five children.The immigration status of the family is now under scrutiny as part of the ongoing examination into the Boulder attack. The role of the family is being investigated.
Noem stated on social media, “@DHSgov and @ICEGov are taking the family of suspected Boulder, Colorado terrorist, and illegal alien, Mohamed Soliman, into ICE custody.”
Soliman entered the U.S. legally on a tourist visa in August 2022 and applied for asylum the following month, according to the Department of Homeland Security. While his visa expired in February 2023,he has ongoing legal avenues to remain in the contry.
Court documents reveal Soliman admitted to planning the attack for a year, timing it after his daughter’s graduation. During the assault, he allegedly shouted “Free Palestine!” while using a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails, injuring eight people who were hospitalized with burns.
Soliman faces multiple state charges, including attempted murder, assault, and possession of an incendiary device. He is being held on a $10 million bond. Federal prosecutors have also charged him with a hate crime for allegedly targeting the group based on their religion or ethnicity.
Acting U.S. Attorney J. Bishop Grewell said Soliman expressed no remorse after his arrest, stating he “wanted them all to die” and “would go back and do it again.”
What’s next
The investigation into Soliman and his family continues, with authorities focusing on potential accomplices and the motives behind the attack. The hate crime charges add another layer of complexity to the case, highlighting the potential for severe penalties if convicted.