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Need to know
- Eight people were injured in an attack in a shopping center in Colorado on Sunday 1 June
- The Boulder Police said that witnesses reported that the suspect – who is now in custody – threw a “provisional flametrower” at a group of people and screamed “Free Palestine”
- According to CBS News, the group participated in a march in support of Israeli hostage, with the FBI, which is now investigating the attack as “a terrorist act”
An attack on a shopping center in Colorado involving a provisional Flametrower has left eight people injured.
On one News noticeBoulder Police said that the attack – aimed at a “group of individuals” – took place at Pearl Street Mall on Sunday, June 1st.
“Witnesses reported that the suspect used a provisional flame thrower and threw a burning device in the audience,” the release reads. “The suspect was also heard to scream” free Palestine “during the attack.”
“The individuals went in a regularly scheduled, every week peaceful event,” continued the release, with CBS news Reported that the injured participated in a march in support of Israeli hostage, citing a FBI official.
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The eight injured were taken to Denver Metro Hospital. The victims include four men and four women, between 52 and 88 years, according to the publication.
“Boulder Police Department announced the FBI and requested their help within minutes after the attack and is grateful for our partnership and their help,” the release.
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According to CBS News, with reference to an FBI official, the suspected Molotov cocktails that burned several victims threw several victims.
The suspect, who is now in custody, has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, from El Paso County. “He was taken to the hospital to be medically evaluated before being booked in the Boulder County prison on several charges,” according to the publication.
The FBI is also investigating the attack. On one Post on X.The agency said they examined the attack as “a terrorist act.”
“We are in full solidarity with the targeted. And we will continue to ensure that justice is being pursued quickly, support is given to the victims and their communities, and preventive measures are taken to protect everyone’s security. We are in full solidarity with the targeted,” said FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Mark Michek, according to the release. “We will continue to ensure that justice is pursued quickly, support is given to the victims and their communities, and preventive measures are taken to protect everyone’s safety.”
