Colorado Fire Attack Injures Six at March for Israeli Hostages – FBI Investigating as Terrorism

Fire Attack on Awareness Marchers – What Happened?

🚨 Incident Details
📍 Location: Pearl Street Mall, Boulder County Courthouse
📅 Date: June 1, 2025
👤 Suspect: Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45 (in custody)

According to the FBI and Boulder Police, the attacker used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary device, targeting individuals participating in a weekly demonstration advocating for Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Victims & Injuries

✅ Six people injured (ages 67 to 88)
✅ One victim in critical condition
✅ Some suffered severe burns, requiring hospitalization

Eyewitness Brooke Coffman described the scene as chaotic, saying she saw multiple people engulfed in flames, rolling on the ground, trying to extinguish their burning clothes.

Authorities React to Terrorism Allegations

💬 FBI Director Kash Patel: “A targeted terror attack.”
💬 Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser: “Appears to be a hate crime given the targeted group.”
💬 Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn: “We’re still investigating the full motive.”

Law enforcement officials are still assessing whether the attack specifically targeted the Run for Their Lives group, which has been holding weekly marches since Thanksgiving 2023.

Security Measures & Investigation

🚔 Downtown Boulder remains restricted
🔍 FBI agents assisting in forensic examination
📢 Public urged to avoid Pearl Street Mall

The Boulder Jewish community has issued a statement expressing solidarity with victims, emphasizing that hate-driven attacks have shaken their community before.

Final Thoughts: Community Resilience Amid Tragedy

As authorities work to determine the attacker's full motive, Boulder residents are rallying behind the victims.

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