A 45-year-old Egyptian national, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, faces 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder and federal hate crime charges after allegedly attacking a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. Soliman, unable to purchase a firearm due to his illegal immigration status, resorted to using Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower against participants of the “Run for Their Lives” event, which advocates for the release of Israeli hostages from Hamas. In the attack, 12 individuals were injured, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor.
Documents reveal that Soliman had previously plotted the assault for over a year, initially intending to use a gun. Instead, he constructed incendiary devices after researching methods online. Witnesses reported his inflammatory remarks during the attack, and he expressed intentions to harm more individuals if given the chance. With bail set at $10 million, Soliman’s actions have drawn national attention, sparking discussions on immigration policies and domestic terrorism. The “Run for Their Lives” organization remains committed to its peaceful advocacy efforts despite the violence.
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