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Egyptian National Accused of Attack in Colorado

June 2, 2025
Photo credit: AFP / David Zalubowski

A man wielding a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails attacked a pro-Israeli demonstration in downtown Boulder, Colorado, United States, on Sunday afternoon, injuring eight people in what federal authorities are investigating as a targeted act of terrorism. The suspect, identified by officials as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, allegedly shouted “Free Palestine” before igniting a flammable liquid device and hurling it at a group gathered at an outdoor mall along Pearl Street, a bustling pedestrian hub in the heart of the city. The rally, organized by the volunteer group Run For Their Lives, was aimed at drawing attention to Israeli captives held in Gaza. Four men and four women, ranging in age from 52 to 88, were hospitalized with injuries varying from minor to critical. Authorities said the victims appeared to have suffered burns consistent with incendiary materials. Soliman, who was also injured in the incident, was taken into custody and transported to a hospital. No formal charges had been announced as of Sunday night, but officials indicated they intended to pursue prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. Social media footage from the scene appeared to…


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