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On June 1, 2025, a suspect was taken into custody following an attack at a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, specifically at the Pearl Street Mall. The incident, labeled a "targeted terror attack" by FBI Director Kash Patel, involved an individual throwing an incendiary device, described by witnesses as Molotov cocktails, at participants of the "Run for Their Lives" event, a weekly gathering to raise awareness for Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Multiple people were injured, with reports indicating several victims suffered burn injuries, some potentially life-threatening. An elderly woman was among those seriously injured when her clothes caught fire.
Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn confirmed the suspect, who sustained minor injuries, was apprehended without incident and hospitalized. The police have not released the suspect's identity or confirmed a motive, with Redfearn stating it would be "irresponsible to speculate" on whether the attack specifically targeted the Jewish or pro-Israel community. The FBI, alongside local law enforcement, is investigating, with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino also describing it as an act of terror. A vehicle possibly linked to the attack is being processed, and police have urged the public to avoid the area to facilitate the investigation, noting interference from helicopters affecting drone operations.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis called the attack a "heinous act of terror," expressing solidarity with the victims and noting the incident's timing on the eve of Shavuot, amid a recent spike in antisemitic violence in the U.S. Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon condemned the attack, stating, "Terrorism against Jews does not stop at the Gaza border—it is already burning the streets of America." The Anti-Defamation League and Boulder’s Jewish community highlighted the attack’s impact on the peaceful demonstration. A viral video circulating on social media allegedly shows a shirtless man, possibly the suspect, holding Molotov cocktail-like bottles and arguing with demonstrators before the attack, though police have not confirmed if this individual is the suspect in custody.
Some unverified X posts claim the suspect’s name is Mohamad Soliman and suggest an anti-Israel motive, but these details remain unconfirmed by official sources. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to determine the motive and circumstances.[](https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250601-fbi-chief-targeted-terror-colorado-pro-israel)[](https://abc7ny.com/post/terror-attack-fbi-investigating-boulder-colorado-act/16625310/)[](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/multiple-gaza-hostage-awareness-protesters-injured-attack-boulder-rcna210260)
