BOULDER, CO — Eight people were injured Sunday afternoon after a violent, ideologically motivated attack disrupted a peaceful pro-Israel rally at the Pearl Street Mall. The event, organized by “Run For Their Lives,” aimed to raise awareness for Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
The attacker, identified as 45-year-old Egyptian national Mohamed Sabry Soliman, used a homemade flamethrower and Molotov cocktails to assault demonstrators. At least one victim remains in critical condition.
According to witnesses, Soliman shouted “Free Palestine” and other anti-Israel slogans during the attack. He was subdued and taken into custody at the scene. Authorities say he faces several felony charges, including attempted murder and the unlawful use of explosives.
Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin later revealed, citing three Department of Homeland Security officials, that Soliman is in the U.S. illegally. He reportedly entered the country under the Biden administration, raising fresh questions about the previous administration’s vetting and enforcement policies at the southern border.
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Melugin added that he was “told” Soliman “arrived at LAX on 8/27/22 on a B1/B2 nonimmigrant visa with an authorized stay through 2/26/23, but he overstayed & never left.”
“I’m told on 9/29/22, he filed some sort of claim with USCIS, potentially an asylum claim, and on 3/29/23, USCIS under the Biden admin gave him work authorization, which expired on 3/28/25,” Melugin added.
Melugin’s post came after FBI Special Agent Mark Michalek revealed during a press conference that Soliman had been identified as the suspect behind the attack which left multiple people injured and burned. Michalek also said there were six victims between the ages of 67-88 and that witnesses had reported the suspect had “used a makeshift flamethrower and threw an incendiary device into the crowd.”
“I’m able to confirm there are six victims, ages 67-88, all of them have been transported to local hospitals,” Michalek shared. “This attack happened at a regularly scheduled weekly peaceful event. Witnesses are reporting that the subject used a makeshift flamethrower and threw an incendiary device into the crowd. The suspect was heard to yell, ‘Free Palestine’ during the attack. The subject has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, and he’s 45-years-old.”
“As a result of these preliminary facts, it is clear this was a targeted act of violence, and the FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism,” Michalek added.
“Sadly, attacks like this are becoming too common across the country. This is an example of how perpetrators of violence continue to threaten communities across our nation.”
While the FBI is treating the incident as a terror attack — pointing to ideological motives based on Soliman’s behavior and statements — Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn stopped short of labeling it terrorism.
Elected officials across the political spectrum condemned the attack, with several noting a disturbing trend of politically and religiously motivated violence escalating across the country.
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I just want to know why this POS is still alive! Somebody should have been packing and took him out!
In other words an illegal who shouldn’t be here to begin with! Deport him!
Lie-beral Demonocrats don’t realize the potential consequences of illegally importing . They hate us and our country.