U.S. Authorities Labeling Boulder Rally Assault with Homemade Flamethrower as an Act of Terrorism as Eight People Are Injured
A Shocking Attack in Boulder, Colorado:
** brass tacks**- Location: Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, Colorado- Date: June 1, 2025 (1:26 p.m. local time)- Perpetrator: 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman
Last Sunday, the usually serene Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, became the scene of an appalling attack during a peaceful rally for Israeli captives in Gaza.
Dubbed a "targeted act of violence" and a "terrorist attack" by the FBI[1][2], the incident left 12 individuals, aged between 52 and 88, injured[3]. The assailant, 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, was reportedly screaming "Free Palestine" as he used a makeshift flamethrower and hurled Molotov cocktails[1][3].
Four women and four men sustained injuries ranging from severe burns to minor wounds. Two victims were airlifted to UCHealth's burn unit while others were treated at Boulder Community Health[3].
Police arrested Soliman at the scene. He's been charged with a federal hate crime and multiple felony counts, including attempted murder[3]. The Department of Justice intends to bring him to justice for his crimes[2][3].
Investigations are still ongoing, with the FBI examining evidence at the crime scene[1][3].
Extra Info- Soliman was living in Colorado Springs and entered the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa, which expired in February 2023[3].- President Trump cited the attack to bolster his stance on stricter immigration policies[1].- U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi condemned the attack and pledged to bring Soliman to justice[3].
- Politicians and the general public alike have expressed strong opinions on the incident, with President Trump using it to advocate for stricter immigration policies.
- The FBI is conducting extensive investigations into the attack, aiming to uncover any potential links to terrorism or other criminal activities.
- Despite the violent nature of the attack, some have questioned the labeling of the incident as a "terrorist attack," claiming it was an act of political protest rather than terror.
- The incident in Boulder, Colorado, serves as a chilling reminder of the alarming nexus between war, politics, terrorism, and crime-and-justice issues that continue to plague our society.
