Colorado, US - 'targeted terror attack’, FBI investigating after reports people injured, June 1 2025

[Sundog]

Interesting pic you posted of his mugshot as it's clear his "booboo's" happened after they were getting ready to put him in the police car. I wonder what happened to his ear? Forgive me for saying this but Mike Tyson came to mind biting part of someone's ear off. The places my mind goes sometimes...

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Boulder attack: What are the charges against Mohamed Sabry Soliman? ‘First-degree murder’ among list of felonies

Mohamed Sabry Soliman was taken into custody without incident and later transferred to a hospital to be examined after being hurt during the attack

www.hindustantimes.com

I'm guessing that the ear bandages are because he burned himself in the process of trying to burn to death the peaceful protestors. News articles are reporting that he removed his shirt and utility vest that he was wearing during the attack because they were on fire, so I suspect he also burned himself in the process of his attack.

 

[Gemmie]

I'm guessing that the ear bandages are because he burned himself in the process of trying to burn to death the peaceful protestors. News articles are reporting that he removed his shirt and utility vest that he was wearing during the attack because they were on fire, so I suspect he also burned himself in the process of his attack.

I suppose it could be but I'm not seeing any damage on him before he's put into the car handcuffed. I'm thinking he fought with LE between him standing outside the car (could have fought to not be put in. Wouldn't be the first time I've seen that) and before his mugshot was taken.

 

[Elley Mae]

Video from the scene shows a shirtless Soliman shouting at onlookers while holding two clear bottles containing a transparent liquid. Another video shows a witness shouting: “He’s right there. He’s throwing Molotov cocktails,” as a police officer with his gun drawn advanced on the suspect.

An FBI affidavit shows that police found at least 14 more unlit Molotov cocktails at the scene.

One witness, Alex Osante, said Soliman appeared to catch himself on fire during the attack. A booking photo shows him with a bandage over one of his ears. Police said he was taken to the hospital after he was arrested but haven’t described his injuries.

https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/ap-us-news/ap-what-we-know-about-the-attack-against-a-group-of-demonstrators-in-boulder-colorado/

 

[justtrish]

I have not heard that anyone has died. I've heard the opposite (that no one has died). I guess I'm not understanding why someone could be charged with first-degree murder when there's been no deaths. Anyone know how that works?

• The man suspected of launching a fire attack in Boulder, Colorado, on a group calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza is in custody and, despite no one dying, could be charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Boulder fire attack: Suspect charged with attempted murder in Colorado, federal hate crime

The man suspected of launching a fire attack in Boulder, Colorado, on a group calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

www.nbcnews.com

Doing a google search for this question and I'm reading that

Extreme indifference to human life: if someone knowingly engages in conduct that creates a grave risk of death and demonstrates a disregard for human life, they can be charged with first- degree murder, even if the victim wasn't killed.

JMO, I like this law because I think this man made it very clear what his motive was and what his goal was. The fact nobody died was not because he was just trying to injure people, he was trying to murder them. Now we know he had at least 16 other Molotov cocktails in the area. He was prepared to do some damage. It required massive preplanning. I haven't heard of this being an option in any other states, but I do like it. There are cases where someone shouldn't just get off easier simply because nobody died. It wasn't a heat of the moment shooting, he had to make these cocktails and he spent time ranting and raging down there before he did what he did. He shouldn't get an "easier" sentence just because he didn't kill anyone.

 

[Sarahlou]

Doing a google search for this question and I'm reading that

Extreme indifference to human life: if someone knowingly engages in conduct that creates a grave risk of death and demonstrates a disregard for human life, they can be charged with first- degree murder, even if the victim wasn't killed.

JMO, I like this law because I think this man made it very clear what his motive was and what his goal was. The fact nobody died was not because he was just trying to injure people, he was trying to murder them. Now we know he had at least 16 other Molotov cocktails in the area. He was prepared to do some damage. It required massive preplanning. I haven't heard of this being an option in any other states, but I do like it. There are cases where someone shouldn't just get off easier simply because nobody died. It wasn't a heat of the moment shooting, he had to make these cocktails and he spent time ranting and raging down there before he did what he did. He shouldn't get an "easier" sentence just because he didn't kill anyone.

That's what the attempted murder charge is for though.

 

[justtrish]

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/boulder-colorado-antisemitic-attack-06-01-25

Colorado suspect is now charged with federal hate crime. He was planning the attack for at least a year.

 

[sds71]

Monday, June 2, at 2:30 p.m. to announce state and federal charges against Mohamed Sabry Soliman in connection with the June 1 attack on gathering on Pearl Street in Boulder.​

BPD, DOJ, FBI, Boulder D.A. Officials to Speak Regarding Charges Against Mohamed Soliman | City of Boulder

bouldercolorado.gov

Justice Department Files Federal Charges Against Alleged Perpetrator of Anti-Semitic Terror Attack in Colorado​

CRIMINAL COMPLAINT:

https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1402301/dl?inline=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Justice Department Files Federal Charges Against Alleged Perpetrator of Anti-Semitic Terror Attack in Colorado

The Justice Department has filed federal charges against illegal alien Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the alleged perpetrator of yesterday’s anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Colorado.

www.justice.gov

 

[justtrish]

That's what the attempted murder charge is for though.

I understand that, but if a crime is so horrific that many people could die, but by pure luck or whatever you believe in that prevented the deaths, they did not, does that make the crime committed less horrific or does it mean the attacker should not receive as extreme of a sentence just because people didn't die? I say no. If he had his way people would have died.

I also just posted an updated article that says he planned this for more than a year. This was pure evil, and I am thankful nobody died, but in this case, I think the 1st degree murder charge is correct. If his plan would have worked people would be dead right now.

 

[justtrish]

Again.

Another reminder that as a Jewish person, born in Manhattan and living in NYC all my life, I and my fellow Jews are no longer safe anywhere.

They were having a peaceful walk to support the hostages in Israel. They were causing no harm. Those who hate Israel and/or Jews are committing acts of violence everywhere, in a way that would not be tolerated if it were against any other ethnic, religious or racial group.

JMO and experience.

Once again Arkay here we are. another horrific act committed against Jewish people and it isn't okay.

WHERE is the outrage about this? I am not saying violence is the answer because it surely is not and I don't want violence in response to this. BUT you are so right about things not being tolerated against other groups. I want there to be outrage that people hate others simply because they are Jewish. I want people to acknowledge that Jewish people and others have the right to peacefully walk through a city and speak the names of hostages who are still being held by terrorists. They didn't impede traffic, prevent anyone from going about their daily lives taking care of their errands or going to and from work. They disrupted nothing and harmed no one by doing what they were doing. They were not vandalizing property or calling for others to commit violent acts in the name of their cause. They simply want to remind people that there are still hostages who are being held in Gaza. I want people to remember that Jewish people living their lives going about their morning were assaulted, raped, murdered, and abducted by terrorists. A group of people wanting to continue to remember those victims was attacked. This group with many elderly people and from what I understand even included children was attacked by a terrorist. A terrorist that could have killed so many people with nearly 20 Molotov cocktails. Where is the outrage? Maybe if "innocent bystanders" would have been harmed someone would notice and be outraged. Seems many aren't concerned until it impacts their life in some way. Still waiting for the outrage over the young Jewish couple who was brutally murdered in Washington DC.

This is all IMO and NOT meant to be speaking about anyone here or on WS. I am talking about the overall tone I notice in the MSM, the local news, and on my social media. The silence is most disappointing.

I am sorry you don't feel safe Arkay. It's a sad day when these terrorists can come here and clearly feel "safe" enough to commit these horrific acts, but our Jewish citizens are scared to live their law-abiding peaceful lives here in America.

 

[Sarahlou]

I understand that, but if a crime is so horrific that many people could die, but by pure luck or whatever you believe in that prevented the deaths, they did not, does that make the crime committed less horrific or does it mean the attacker should not receive as extreme of a sentence just because people didn't die? I say no. If he had his way people would have died.

I also just posted an updated article that says he planned this for more than a year. This was pure evil, and I am thankful nobody died, but in this case, I think the 1st degree murder charge is correct. If his plan would have worked people would be dead right now.

I agree the sentence should be very harsh but it's still not murder. To call it murder is changing the definition of it.

 

[PrairieWind]

Am I correct that none of the victims have died? There seems to be confusion on this still. I guess we can find out at the press conference coming up.

 

[Elley Mae]

Charging documents

https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1402301/dl?inline=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

[Sundog]

Link to press conference at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time (4:30 p.m. ET).

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More information on City of Boulder LE webpage -

BPD, DOJ, FBI, Boulder D.A. Officials to Speak Regarding Charges Against Mohamed Soliman | City of Boulder

bouldercolorado.gov

 

[Ontario Mom]

16 counts of attempted murder.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

From the press conference -

MS said he wanted them all to die, he had no regrets and would go back and do it again.
He said he previously tried to purchase a firearm and couldn’t because he was an illegal citizen so he resorted to molotov cocktails.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Not sure if what Miller is claiming is true. I've read otherwise.

All sources point to him being here illegally and even by his own admission in the fact that he couldn’t legally buy a gun.

 

[Elley Mae]

From the press conference -

MS said he wanted them all to die, he had no regrets and would go back and do it again.
He said he previously tried to purchase a firearm and couldn’t because he was an illegal citizen so he resorted to molotov cocktails.

And yet as an illegal in this country he had a drivers license, anyone correct me if I’m wrong.

Jmo

 

[justtrish]

From the press conference -

MS said he wanted them all to die, he had no regrets and would go back and do it again.
He said he previously tried to purchase a firearm and couldn’t because he was an illegal citizen so he resorted to molotov cocktails.

If only he would have been removed from this country when he tried to purchase a gun and could not because he was here illegally.

 

[Elley Mae]

Can I or anyone else go to a foreign country and get a drivers license?

 

[Elley Mae]

At this point I think his wife and 5 children should be sent back to egypt.

Jmo