Boulder Attack: Flamethrower Assault Injures Eight at Jewish Community Gathering

Boulder Attack: Eight Injured in Flamethrower Assault; Suspect Charged with First-Degree Murder Boulder, CO - A shocking attack unfolded on June 2, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado, targeting a gathering of the Jewish community. A 45-year-old man, later identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, used a makeshift flamethrower, injuring eight individuals. No fatalities were reported. "It was chaos," described Edgar Muñoz, a correspondent on the scene, "people were screaming and running." The video footage shows the immediate aftermath of the attack, with several individuals lying on the ground, visibly injured. The attack occurred during a peaceful demonstration against the Hamas hostage crisis in Israel. Authorities swiftly apprehended Soliman, who was subsequently charged with first-degree murder. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of terrorism, according to Agent Mark Michalek's statement. "As a result of these preliminary facts, it is clear that this is a targeted act of violence," Agent Michalek stated. "Sadly, attacks like this are becoming too common across the country." The incident highlights the rising concerns about hate crimes and violence against minority communities in the US. The injured individuals are receiving medical care, and the investigation continues.