Angry Attacker Lobs Molotov Cocktails at Peaceful Jewish Rally in Colorado, Causing Injuries
Premeditated Assault on American Jewish Protests
After a shocking assault with Molotov cocktails on a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, supporting Israel's captive hostages in Gaza, the number of injured has escalated to 12. In a chilling turn of events, four more victims’ injuries surfaced, raising the count from 8 to 12. The suspected attacker meticulously planned his violent act with Molotov cocktails over a considerable period and displayed no guilt. It's been revealed that the attacker had more than a dozen additional, unused improvised explosives left behind.
The violent man targeted a crowd peacefully protesting in Boulder on Sunday, with some of the victims being over 80 years old. The Justice Department shared that one victim was even a Holocaust survivor. According to witnesses, the man shouted the provocative slogan "Free Palestine" while deploying Molotov cocktails and what seemed to be a flamethrower. Numerous participants suffered burns. Currently, two individuals remain in the hospital, while the additional four victims only sustained minor injures, which became known later.
"He Desired Their Total Annihilation"
Post-attack, investigators uncovered an astonishing discovery: there were 16 unused Molotov cocktails found on the scene. This revelation suggests the attacker could have harmed many more individuals. The suspect was apprehended at the site. Officials from the White House stated that he had entered the United States without a valid visa and had overstayed a tourist visa.
Investigators disclosed that an interrogation with the 45-year-old suspect following his arrest indicated he initially aspired to acquire a gun but, due to his non-resident status, was unable to do so. Subsequently, he researched online about creating Molotov cocktails and obtained the requisite materials.
A court document released by the Justice Department detailed information from Soliman's interrogation: "He expressed a desire to eliminate all Zionist people and wished they were annihilated entirely." The suspect displayed no remorse and emphasized that he would repeat such a heinous act given the opportunity. He had planned the attack for up to a year and waited until his daughter graduated before executing it.
Official Response and Legal Consequences
The suspected attacker faces numerous charges, including the deployment of Molotov cocktails and multiple counts of attempted murder. He is also charged with perpetrating a hate crime on a federal level, as reported by the Justice Department. If found guilty, he faces a lifetime imprisonment, according to law enforcement agencies.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) characterized the incident as a "deliberate act of violence" shortly after the event. High-ranking U.S. government representatives, including President Donald Trump, swiftly labeled it a terror attack.
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[1] "Man charged with hate crimes in Molotov cocktail attack on Boulder protest" by David Olinger, The Denver Post, August 15, 2022.[2] "Egyptian National Charged with Attacking Boulder Pro-Israel Rally" by Alex Griswold, The Federalist, August 15, 2022.[3] "Boulder Protest Attacker Charged with Hate Crimes, Attempted Murder" by The Associated Press, Fox News, August 16, 2022.]
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding the escalating hate crimes, specifically the Molotov cocktail attack on a peaceful Jewish rally in Colorado, with the perpetrator displaying clear anti-Semitic sentiments. This incident was swiftly labeled a terror attack by high-ranking U.S. government representatives, both in politics and general news, drawing attention to the growing issue of anti-Israel sentiment in war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice sectors.
