A man who witnessed the firebombing of a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, described a grim and terrifying scene during the incident. The attack occurred during a rally for Israeli hostages, causing injuries to 12 people. The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national in the U.S. illegally, is being charged with multiple crimes, including murder and hate crimes. Soliman, who overstayed his visa, is accused of using Molotov cocktails and is currently detained on a $10 million bond. The incident has prompted discussions on immigration and security issues.
A man who witnessed the firebombing of a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, described the nightmarish scene of the attack. The incident, which left 12 injured, shocked the community and raised questions about security and radicalization. Alex Osante, a tourist from San Diego, said he was in the front row during the event when the suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, threw Molotov cocktails at the crowd, causing severe burns to multiple individuals.
Osante described the suspect as approaching the scene wearing a yellow vest and shirt, which he initially thought was a bulletproof vest. The attack, which Osante believed could have been a mass shooting or grenade incident, was later identified as an act of arson. Soliman, an Egyptian national in the U.S. illegally, has been charged with multiple offenses, including murder in the first degree, hate crimes, and the use of explosives. Authorities are investigating the possibility of radicalization, with a retired FBI agent suggesting the suspect showed signs of lone-wolf behavior.
The pro-Israel advocates gathered for the Run for Their Lives event, a run/walk to raise awareness about Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. The victims, ranging in age from 52 to 88, include one individual in critical condition. Soliman, who arrived in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa in August 2022 and overstayed his visa, was issued a work permit in March 2023 that expired this year. He remains in Boulder County Jail on $10 million bond, with charges of first-degree murder and other serious crimes pending. The community’s swift response, with people from diverse backgrounds working together to help the victims and identify the perpetrator, has highlighted both the tragedy and the resilience in the face of such an attack.