A violent attack rocked Boulder’s Pearl Street on June, 2025, when a man used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices against a group participating in a peaceful walk supporting Israeli hostages in Gaza. The FBI is treating the incident as a targeted act of terrorism, with the suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, facing federal hate crime and attempted murder charges.
Authorities report that people and a dog were injured, with victims ranging from 25 to 88 years old. Several victims suffered serious burns, and at least two remain hospitalized. Among those injured are Holocaust survivors and local community members, highlighting the attack’s deep impact on Boulder’s Jewish community.
Witnesses described chaos as the attacker threw Molotov cocktails and shouted “Free Palestine.” Bystanders rushed to smother flames and help the wounded before emergency responders arrived. The suspect was apprehended at the scene within minutes and remains in custody on a $10 million bond.
The Boulder community responded with a vigil at the Jewish Community Center, where hundreds gathered for prayers and emotional testimony. Officials, including Colorado Governor Jared Polis, condemned the act as antisemitic violence and pledged continued support for the victims.
Investigations continue, with law enforcement urging anyone with information or digital evidence to come forward as Boulder seeks accountability and healing in the wake of this targeted attack.
