Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman Faces Multiple Charges After Boulder Terror Attack

Mohamed Sabry Soliman is now facing murder, assault, and other charges following what the FBI described as a “targeted terror attack” in Boulder, Colorado, over the weekend.

The violent incident on Sunday targeted a pro-Israel group advocating for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Eight people, aged 52 to 88, sustained injuries, with one in critical condition, as reported by the FBI. Police were alerted to the situation after receiving reports of a man with a weapon setting individuals on fire.

Soliman, 45, has been charged with murder in the first degree with deliberation and intent, murder in the first degree with extreme indifference, crimes against at-risk adults/elderly, 1st-degree assault – non-family, 1st-degree assault – heat of passion, criminal attempt to commit class one and class two felonies, and the use of explosives or incendiary devices during a felony.

Soliman, who was in the United States illegally, was arrested and booked into the Boulder County Jail on a $10 million bond. Despite the severity of the attack, no fatalities have been confirmed as of Monday morning.

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“We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado,” stated FBI director Kash Patel. “Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.”

Soliman was apprehended and taken to the hospital with minor injuries following the assault on the “Run for Their Lives” group, which was gathering on Pearl Street. This grassroots organization conducts global run and walk events advocating for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The Boulder chapter of the group convenes weekly, according to police.

Attack Deemed Ideologically Motivated Violence

Soliman allegedly shouted “Free Palestine” during the attack near the county courthouse on Pearl Street. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino stated that the incident is being investigated as an act of “ideologically motivated violence” based on preliminary information, evidence, and witness testimonies.

Soliman initially entered the U.S. on August 27, 2022, through Los Angeles International Airport with a non-immigrant visa. Although authorized to stay until February 2, 2023, he did not depart. On September 9, 2022, he submitted a claim with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. On March 29, 2023, Soliman received work authorization valid until March of the current year.

Investigative reporters Louis Casiano and Bill Melugin from Fox News contributed to this report.