Boulder Attack: New Details Emerge on Suspect and Victims
The Boulder attack during a pro-Israel demonstration injured eight, with suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder.
What We Know About the Boulder, Colorado Attack
TIME Magazine
FBI Probing ‘Targeted Terror Attack’ In Colorado
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Overview
On June 1, 2025, a violent attack at Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, injured eight during a pro-Israel demonstration. The FBI is treating the incident as a targeted terror attack. The suspect, 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, was arrested after using a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices while shouting 'Free Palestine.' Victims, aged 52 to 88, suffered burns, with one in critical condition. Soliman, who entered the U.S. illegally after his visa expired, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder. The attack highlights rising antisemitic violence in the U.S., following recent incidents against Jewish Americans.
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Analysis
- The articles present a highly negative tone due to a violent attack in Boulder, Colorado, with potential hate crime implications.
- They highlight serious injuries and the suspect's illegal status, emphasizing fear and concern for public safety.
- The overall sentiment reflects alarm over rising tensions and violence related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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"…The attack comes at a time of heightened violence against the Jewish community."
ABC News·1M·"…The FBI is investigating this as an act of terrorism."
USA TODAY·1M·"…Authorities in Colorado on Monday were investigating what the FBI described as a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder after a man with a makeshift flamethrower shouted "Free Palestine" and set eight people aflame."
USA TODAY·1M·"…A man shouted “free Palestine” and used a “makeshift flamethrower” during an attack yesterday afternoon in downtown Boulder, Colorado, that left at least eight people injured, officials said."
NBC News·1M·"…The FBI immediately described the violence as a “targeted terror attack.”"
ABC News·1M·"…It is clear that this is a targeted act of violence and the FBI is investigating this as an act of terrorism."
BBC News·1M·"…The attack is the second high-profile act of violence in the US in the last two weeks that appears to be related to the conflict in Gaza."
BBC News·1M·"…The FBI immediately described Sunday’s violence as a “targeted terror attack.”"
Associated Press·1M·"…Reports of incidents of antisemitism have continued to rise for a second year in a row, according to an annual report released by the Anti-Defamation League in April."
USA TODAY·1M·"…The attack had just happened, he said."
USA TODAY·1M·"…The attack occurred at the popular Pearl Street pedestrian mall, a four-block area in downtown Boulder, where demonstrators with a volunteer group called Run For Their Lives had gathered to raise visibility for the hostages who remain in Gaza as a war between Israel and Hamas continues to inflame global tensions."
Chicago Sun-Times·1M·"…This was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in downtown Boulder on Pearl Street, and this act is unacceptable."
NBC News·1M·"…Authorities said a suspect has been taken into custody."
CBS News·1M·"…Police in Boulder, Colorado, are responding to an attack at the Pearl Street Mall that they say left several victims."
ABC News·1M·"…Authorities are investigating a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, FBI Director Kash Patel said."
USA TODAY·1M·"…Law enforcement and FBI agents were responding on Sunday to what the FBI described as a “targeted terror attack” in Boulder, Colorado."
Associated Press·1M·FAQ
Mohamed Sabry Soliman is an Egyptian national who entered the United States in August 2022 on a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa through Los Angeles International Airport. His visa expired in February or March of 2023, and he remained in the country unlawfully as a visa overstay, making him an 'illegal alien' or undocumented immigrant.
According to witness accounts and police reports, Mohamed Sabry Soliman shouted 'Free Palestine' during the attack, which targeted a pro-Israel demonstration. Authorities are treating the incident as a targeted terror attack, with the FBI investigating possible antisemitic motivations.
Eight people were injured in the attack, suffering burns, with one victim in critical condition. The victims ranged in age from 52 to 88. The incident highlights rising antisemitic violence in the U.S. and has deeply affected the local community.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with the attack during the pro-Israel demonstration.
The FBI is treating the incident as a targeted terror attack and is actively investigating. Local community groups have expressed concern over rising antisemitic violence and are calling for increased security and support for affected individuals.
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