Six people were injured when a man, identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, attacked a crowd in Colorado with firebombs.
The FBI has identified Mohamed Sabry Soliman as the prime suspect behind what they are calling a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colorado as per Arclantic Sources. The assault left several individuals with serious burn injuries after Soliman launched a fiery assault during a peaceful demonstration. This incident has become a focus of international news live updates due to its severity and timing.
Several of the videos subsequently went viral, and they show a topless Soliman with bottles of highly flammable liquid in each hand. The assault took place during a vigil organized by Run For Their Lives, a volunteer group campaigning for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Witnesses overheard the 45-year-old suspect yelling incendiary slogans such as "End Zionists!" "Free Palestine!" and "They are killers!" shortly after the firebombing. The frightening spectacle escalated when several bystanders tried to confront him, just before law enforcement arrived.
Mohammad Soliman just lit a bunch of elderly Jews on fire in Colorado while shouting "Free Palestine"
Police: "Too early for a motive" — @EndWokeness | June 1, 2025
Makeshift Flamethrower Used in Attack on Elderly Protesters
An official confirmed that Soliman used a makeshift flamethrower in the attack. The assailant was handcuffed and taken into custody by a Boulder policeman.
A witness told Reuters she saw four women lying or sitting on the ground, their legs scorched by flames. One woman appeared severely burned over most of her body, and another bystander wrapped her in a flag.
Officials have stated that six victims, aged 67 to 88, were hospitalized. The attack happened at a popular pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder, typically bustling with locals, tourists, and street performers.
FBI, Officials Respond Swiftly to ‘Targeted Terror Attack'
FBI Director Kash Patel condemned the act, calling it a “targeted terror attack.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he stated:
“We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.”
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser called the incident a “hate crime given the group that was targeted.” Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn added, “We're fairly confident we have the lone suspect in custody.”
Broader Tensions: Attack Follows Deadly Shooting in Washington
This incident follows the May 21 shooting in Washington, D.C., where two Israeli embassy employees — Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim — were killed by Elias Rodriguez, who shouted, “I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza.” He is now in custody and charged with federal offenses.
These violent acts have occurred in the larger context of the Israel-Hamas war, which began on October 7, 2023. Hamas militants killed 1,200 people in Israel and abducted 250. In retaliation, Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza that, according to Hamas-run health officials, has killed over 54,000 people and displaced nearly 2 million.
President Briefed as Security Tightens Nationwide
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump has been briefed. Security has been tightened nationwide, especially at houses of worship and public events.
This breaking news today has intensified scrutiny on ideologically driven violence linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict, now surfacing in U.S. cities. Federal authorities continue to urge vigilance as investigations proceed.
