Colorado Firebombing: Pro-Israel Rally Attack
- the FBI is investigating a Sunday attack in Boulder, Colorado, as a potential act of terrorism.
- The White House stated that Soliman is an illegal immigrant who overstayed his visa.
- According to an FBI spokesperson, the attack occurred during a weekly exhibition by "Run for Their Lives," a group advocating for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
the FBI is treating a Sunday attack in Boulder, Colorado, as potential terrorism after a suspect, mohamed Sabry Soliman, allegedly used a flamethrower against pro-Israel protestors; six victims aged 67 to 88 were hospitalized. Initial reports indicate Soliman, a 45-year-old, yelled “Free Palestine” during the incident. Authorities are investigating whether this was a hate crime adn probing Soliman’s motives and potential connections to extremist groups,including his immigration status. The White House has confirmed Soliman overstayed his visa, sparking political debate that News Directory 3 will continue to cover. Discover what’s next as investigators uncover the details of this shocking attack.
FBI Investigates Boulder Flamethrower Attack as terrorism
Updated June 2, 2025
the FBI is investigating a Sunday attack in Boulder, Colorado, as a potential act of terrorism. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, allegedly targeted pro-Israel protestors with a makeshift flamethrower and an incendiary device in the downtown area, officials said.
The White House stated that Soliman is an illegal immigrant who overstayed his visa. Stephen Miller, former White House deputy chief of staff, criticized the Biden administration’s handling of soliman’s visa status on social media.
According to an FBI spokesperson, the attack occurred during a weekly exhibition by “Run for Their Lives,” a group advocating for the release of hostages held by Hamas. The suspect reportedly yelled “Free Palestine” during the incident.
Six victims, ranging in age from 67 to 88, were hospitalized following the attack. Authorities have closed several blocks in downtown Boulder for examination by bomb squads and K-9 units.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser condemned the attack as a hate crime. “People may have differing views about world events and the Israeli-Hamas conflict, but violence is never the answer to settling differences,” weiser said.
Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn reported that authorities received calls around 1:26 p.m. MDT about a man with a weapon setting people on fire. Officers arriving at the scene found multiple victims with burn injuries. Redfearn added that the suspect was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
What’s next
The FBI continues to investigate the suspect’s motives and potential connections to any extremist groups.The investigation will also focus on how the suspect obtained the materials to construct the flamethrower and incendiary device. The role of immigration status in the incident is also under review.