The suspect behind a recent Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado, was denied a handgun permit in November 2024, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Mohamed Soliman attempted to purchase a firearm just days after being disqualified by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, but the reasons for the denial remain undisclosed.
During the attack on a group advocating for Gaza hostages, Soliman allegedly admitted to using Molotov cocktails after failing to legally acquire a gun, claiming he learned to make the incendiary devices through YouTube tutorials. He now faces serious charges, including attempted murder and a federal hate crime, revealing a troubling motive tied to his grievances over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Soliman’s controversial statements about targeting specific groups have raised significant concerns among community leaders and law enforcement.
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