Colorado Hamas Rally Attack: 8 Injured
- A man attacked a rally for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday, injuring eight people.
- The Boulder Police Department reported that the victims, four women and four men ranging in age from 52 to 88, sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.
- The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted "act of terrorism." Mohamed Soliman, 45, of El Paso County, Colorado, has been identified as the suspect.
In Boulder, Colorado, a pro-israel hostage rally became the scene of a horrific attack when a man wielding a makeshift flamethrower and petrol bombs injured eight people.The FBI has launched a full inquiry, classifying the incident as a targeted act of terrorism, focusing on the suspect, Mohamed Soliman, who was apprehended at the scene after shouting slogans. News Directory 3 reports how authorities are piecing together the motive behind this calculated assault, which targeted participants ranging in age from 52 to 88.As the community reels, law enforcement is working to understand the suspect’s background and any potential affiliations. uncover the latest developments on this breaking story.
Flamethrower Attack at Colorado Pro-Israel Hostage Rally Injures Eight
updated June 2, 2025
A man attacked a rally for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday, injuring eight people. The suspect allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower and petrol bombs while shouting “Free Palestine.” He was apprehended at the scene, according to police.
The Boulder Police Department reported that the victims, four women and four men ranging in age from 52 to 88, sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious. Some victims were airlifted to area hospitals for treatment.
The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted “act of terrorism.” Mohamed Soliman, 45, of El Paso County, Colorado, has been identified as the suspect. He was also hospitalized after the attack.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that Soliman threw Molotov cocktails into the crowd. Mark Michalek, the FBI’s Denver field office special agent in charge, confirmed the use of a “makeshift flamethrower.”
Two senior law enforcement officials said Soliman is an Egyptian national and appeared to have acted alone.They added that he had no significant prior contact with law enforcement.
The White House described soliman as an “illegal alien” who had received a work permit despite overstaying his tourist visa. Following the attack, a large section of downtown Boulder was cordoned off while authorities searched for potential additional devices.
Boulder Police Chief steve Redfearn stated that the attack occurred around 1:26 p.m. local time. Initial reports indicated that “people were being set on fire.”
“When we arrived, we encountered multiple victims that were injured, with injuries consistent with burns,” Redfearn told reporters. He added that police believe Soliman acted alone and that there are no other suspects.
What’s next
the inquiry is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the suspect’s motives and any potential connections to extremist groups. Soliman faces multiple charges related to the attack on the pro-Israel hostage rally.